US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Muddy Creek

Good

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

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,814
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl over Muddy Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,814 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,740 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationCheyenne - Nebraska Line
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.1743, -104.0813
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,814 (2024)
Projected traffic6,740 by 2043
Trucks49%
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 Wbl over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wbl 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 Wbl over Muddy Creek carry?

About 4,814 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.