US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Dugout Creek

Good

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

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,749
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Dugout Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Dugout Creek in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,749 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,449 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesDugout Creek
LocationCasper - Kaycee
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.47921, -106.41045
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,749 (2024)
Projected traffic2,449 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl over Dugout Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Dugout 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Dugout Creek carry?

About 1,749 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Dugout Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Dugout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.