US Bridges

I-80 Wbl on Ramp over Crow Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · College Drive Intg · Structure no. DCC

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,883
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl on Ramp over Crow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl on Ramp 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 5 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 4,883 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,836 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Wbl on Ramp
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationCollege Drive Intg
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12436, -104.77048
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,883 (2024)
Projected traffic6,836 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl on Ramp over Crow Creek built?

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

What condition is I-80 Wbl on Ramp 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 on Ramp over Crow Creek carry?

About 4,883 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl on Ramp over Crow Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl on Ramp over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.