I-25 Sbl over South Fork Bear Creek
PoorLaramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne - Chugwater · Structure no. DCN
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,370
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-25 Sbl over South Fork Bear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-25 Sbl over South Fork Bear Creek 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 3,370 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,718 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-25 Sbl over South Fork Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-25 Sbl over South Fork Bear Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over South Fork Bear Creek carry?
About 3,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Sbl over South Fork Bear Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-25 Sbl over South Fork Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.