US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass

Good

Natrona County, Wyoming · Casper - Kaycee · Structure no. AIZ

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,751 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,851 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationCasper - Kaycee
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.08533, -106.33652
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,751 (2024)
Projected traffic3,851 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass carry?

About 2,751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.