I-25 Sbl over Cottonwood Creek
GoodPlatte County, Wyoming · Wheatland - Glendo · Structure no. AEU
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,530
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-25 Sbl over Cottonwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Cottonwood Creek in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,942 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-25 Sbl over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-25 Sbl over Cottonwood Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 3,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Sbl over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-25 Sbl over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.