US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Crow Creek

Fair

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

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,409
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Crow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,409 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,973 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationCheyenne Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12398, -104.77082
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,409 (2024)
Projected traffic15,973 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wbl over Crow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Wbl over Crow Creek carry?

About 11,409 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over Crow Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.