US Bridges

I-80 Ebl over Blacks Fork River

Fair

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Evanston - Green River · Structure no. AOR

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,818
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl over Blacks Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ebl over Blacks Fork River in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,818 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,945 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl
CrossesBlacks Fork River
LocationEvanston - Green River
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.54225, -109.69391
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,818 (2024)
Projected traffic10,945 by 2043
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ebl over Blacks Fork River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ebl over Blacks Fork River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Ebl over Blacks Fork River carry?

About 7,818 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl over Blacks Fork River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ebl over Blacks Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.