US Bridges

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

Good

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

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,076
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over SW CR 5 (blue Rim Rd) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-80 Wbl 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,076 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,706 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 Wbl
CrossesSW CR 5 (blue Rim Rd)
LocationEvanston - Green River
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.555, -109.50966
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 traffic9,076 (2024)
Projected traffic12,706 by 2043
Trucks49%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl 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 Wbl over SW CR 5 (blue Rim Rd) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Wbl over SW CR 5 (blue Rim Rd) carry?

About 9,076 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.