US Bridges

I-80 Ebl over Gunn Draw

Good

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Rock Springs - Rawlins · Structure no. AQK

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl over Gunn Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 Ebl over Gunn Draw 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 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 7,398 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,357 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
CrossesGunn Draw
LocationRock Springs - Rawlins
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.6105, -109.13342
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 traffic7,398 (2024)
Projected traffic10,357 by 2043
Trucks51%
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 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 over Gunn Draw built?

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

What condition is I-80 Ebl over Gunn Draw 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 Ebl over Gunn Draw carry?

About 7,398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl over Gunn Draw?

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

Who owns I-80 Ebl over Gunn Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.