US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over El Rancho Road

Fair

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

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over El Rancho Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over El Rancho Road 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,942 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesEl Rancho Road
LocationWheatland - Glendo
RouteInterstate 25
CountyPlatte County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.33934, -105.04617
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,530 (2024)
Projected traffic4,942 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Sbl over El Rancho Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over El Rancho Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over El Rancho Road carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over El Rancho Road?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over El Rancho Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.