US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over North Laramie River

Poor

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

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,568
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over North Laramie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over North Laramie River 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 3,568 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,995 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesNorth Laramie River
LocationWheatland - Glendo
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.15618, -104.99966
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 North Laramie River built?

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

What condition is I-25 Sbl over North Laramie River 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 Sbl over North Laramie River carry?

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

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

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over North Laramie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.