US Bridges

I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Alkali Flat

Fair

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Rock Springs Marginal · Structure no. APS

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Alkali Flat is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Alkali Flat in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 11,730 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,422 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl and Wbl
CrossesAlkali Flat
LocationRock Springs Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.57661, -109.26237
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,730 (2024)
Projected traffic16,422 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Alkali Flat built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Alkali Flat 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 and Wbl over Alkali Flat carry?

About 11,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Alkali Flat?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Alkali Flat?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.