US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Laramie River

Good

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

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
3,568
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Laramie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl 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 3,568 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,995 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 Sbl
CrossesLaramie River
LocationWheatland - Glendo
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.11396, -104.99059
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 traffic3,568 (2024)
Projected traffic4,995 by 2043
Trucks26%
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 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 Sbl 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 Sbl over Laramie River carry?

About 3,568 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl 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 Sbl over Laramie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.