US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Filmore Creek

Fair

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

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,123
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Filmore Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 Wbl over Filmore Creek 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 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 7,123 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,972 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesFilmore Creek
LocationRock Springs - Rawlins
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.76194, -107.51677
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,123 (2024)
Projected traffic9,972 by 2043
Trucks54%
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 Wbl over Filmore Creek built?

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

What condition is I-80 Wbl over Filmore Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Wbl over Filmore Creek carry?

About 7,123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over Filmore Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-80 Wbl over Filmore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.