US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Pl CR 211 (elkhorn Crk)

Fair

Platte County, Wyoming · Glendo - Douglas · Structure no. CZI

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,563
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Pl CR 211 (elkhorn Crk) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-25 Nbl over Pl CR 211 (elkhorn Crk) in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesPl CR 211 (elkhorn Crk)
LocationGlendo - Douglas
RouteInterstate 25
CountyPlatte County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.57399, -105.07113
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,563 (2024)
Projected traffic4,988 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Nbl over Pl CR 211 (elkhorn Crk) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Pl CR 211 (elkhorn Crk) 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 Pl CR 211 (elkhorn Crk) carry?

About 3,563 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Pl CR 211 (elkhorn Crk)?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Pl CR 211 (elkhorn Crk)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.