US Bridges

Wyo 212 over I-80

Poor

Laramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne Marginal · Structure no. DBW

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,143
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 212 over I-80 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wyo 212 over I-80 in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,143 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWyo 212
CrossesI-80
LocationCheyenne Marginal
RouteState Highway 212
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12376, -104.76695
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,143 (2024)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 212 over I-80 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 212 over I-80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 212 over I-80 carry?

About 13,143 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 212 over I-80?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 212 over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.