US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Unnamed Draw

Fair

Platte County, Wyoming · Chugwater - Wheatland · Structure no. ADF

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,514
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Unnamed Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-25 Nbl over Unnamed Draw in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,514 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationChugwater - Wheatland
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.8036, -104.79646
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,514 (2024)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2043
Trucks22%
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 Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Unnamed Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 3,514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.