US Bridges

I-80 Ebl over Muddy Creek

Good

Laramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne - Nebraska Line · Structure no. MUP

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,517
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ebl over Muddy Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,517 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,724 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationCheyenne - Nebraska Line
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.17406, -104.08122
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,517 (2024)
Projected traffic7,724 by 2043
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ebl over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ebl over Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Ebl over Muddy Creek carry?

About 5,517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ebl over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.