US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Wyo 217 (hillsdale Int)

Good

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

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Wyo 217 (hillsdale Int) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl over Wyo 217 (hillsdale Int) in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,640 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,896 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesWyo 217 (hillsdale Int)
LocationCheyenne - Nebraska Line
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.15835, -104.52281
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,640 (2024)
Projected traffic7,896 by 2043
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl over Wyo 217 (hillsdale Int) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wbl over Wyo 217 (hillsdale Int) 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 Wyo 217 (hillsdale Int) carry?

About 5,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over Wyo 217 (hillsdale Int)?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over Wyo 217 (hillsdale Int)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.