I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass
FairPlatte County, Wyoming · Cheyenne - Chugwater · Structure no. DCX
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,561
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 3,561 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,985 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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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass carry?
About 3,561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass?
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 Machinery Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.