US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Machinery Pass

Good

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

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,688
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Machinery Pass is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-80 Wbl over Machinery Pass in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,688 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,363 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationRock Springs - Rawlins
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.66992, -107.99976
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 inspectionMay 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,688 (2024)
Projected traffic9,363 by 2043
Trucks59%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Wbl over Machinery Pass built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wbl over Machinery Pass 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Wbl over Machinery Pass carry?

About 6,688 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.