US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over South Fork Castle Creek

Good

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

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over South Fork Castle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over South Fork Castle Creek in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesSouth Fork Castle Creek
LocationCasper - Kaycee
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.28016, -106.39191
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2024)
Projected traffic2,128 by 2043
Trucks28%
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 Sbl over South Fork Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over South Fork Castle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over South Fork Castle Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over South Fork Castle Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over South Fork Castle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.