US Bridges

I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Walsh Drive

Good

Natrona County, Wyoming · Casper Marginal · Structure no. NDR

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
960 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,577
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Walsh Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Walsh Drive in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 12,577 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,608 by 2043. The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl and Sbl
CrossesWalsh Drive
LocationCasper Marginal
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.85577, -106.27677
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length960 ft (292.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,577 (2024)
Projected traffic17,608 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Walsh Drive built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Walsh Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Walsh Drive carry?

About 12,577 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Walsh Drive?

The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Walsh Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.