I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass
PoorPlatte County, Wyoming · Wheatland - Glendo · Structure no. ADT
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,743
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,743 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,240 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass carry?
About 3,743 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass?
The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.