US Bridges

Wyo 215 over UPRR / I-80 SR

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Pine Bluffs - Albin · Structure no. FBF

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
491 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 215 over UPRR / I-80 SR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 215 over UPRR / I-80 SR in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,036 by 2043. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesWyo 215
CrossesUPRR / I-80 SR
LocationPine Bluffs - Albin
RouteState Highway 215
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.17718, -104.07911
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic1,036 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 215 over UPRR / I-80 SR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 215 over UPRR / I-80 SR 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 Wyo 215 over UPRR / I-80 SR carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 215 over UPRR / I-80 SR?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 215 over UPRR / I-80 SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.