I-25 Nbl over Middle Bear Creek
FairPlatte County, Wyoming · Wheatland - Glendo · Structure no. AFB
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,563
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-25 Nbl over Middle Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Middle Bear Creek in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,563 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,988 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-25 Nbl over Middle Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-25 Nbl over Middle Bear Creek 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 Nbl over Middle Bear Creek carry?
About 3,563 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Nbl over Middle Bear Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-25 Nbl over Middle Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.