I-80 / US 30 Bus over Bitter Creek
FairSweetwater County, Wyoming · Rock Springs Dewar Drive · Structure no. FSE
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,286
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 / US 30 Bus over Bitter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 / US 30 Bus over Bitter Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 14,286 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 / US 30 Bus over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-80 / US 30 Bus over Bitter 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-80 / US 30 Bus over Bitter Creek carry?
About 14,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I-80 / US 30 Bus over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 / US 30 Bus over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.