I-80 Wbl over SW CR 59 (gaensslen Rd)
FairSweetwater County, Wyoming · Evanston - Green River · Structure no. AOY
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,865
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 Wbl over SW CR 59 (gaensslen Rd) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-80 Wbl over SW CR 59 (gaensslen Rd) in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,865 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,411 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 Wbl over SW CR 59 (gaensslen Rd) built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-80 Wbl over SW CR 59 (gaensslen Rd) 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I-80 Wbl over SW CR 59 (gaensslen Rd) carry?
About 8,865 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-80 Wbl over SW CR 59 (gaensslen Rd)?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 Wbl over SW CR 59 (gaensslen Rd)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.