US Bridges

I-80 Ebl over SW CR 5 (blue Rim Rd)

Fair

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

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,815
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl over SW CR 5 (blue Rim Rd) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-80 Ebl over SW CR 5 (blue Rim 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 8,815 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,341 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl
CrossesSW CR 5 (blue Rim Rd)
LocationEvanston - Green River
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.55485, -109.50969
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,815 (2024)
Projected traffic12,341 by 2043
Trucks47%
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-80 Ebl over SW CR 5 (blue Rim Rd) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ebl over SW CR 5 (blue Rim 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 Ebl over SW CR 5 (blue Rim Rd) carry?

About 8,815 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl over SW CR 5 (blue Rim 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 Ebl over SW CR 5 (blue Rim Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.