US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Laramie River

Good

Platte County, Wyoming · Wheatland - Glendo · Structure no. ADW

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,743
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Laramie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Laramie River in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 3,743 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,240 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesLaramie River
LocationWheatland - Glendo
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.11397, -104.99033
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,743 (2024)
Projected traffic5,240 by 2043
Trucks23%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl over Laramie River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Laramie River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Laramie River carry?

About 3,743 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Laramie River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Laramie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.