US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over US 191

Fair

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

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,147
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over US 191 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl over US 191 in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,147 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,806 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesUS 191
LocationRock Springs Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
CountySweetwater County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.60771, -109.22986
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,147 (2024)
Projected traffic12,806 by 2043
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 US 191 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wbl over US 191 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 Wbl over US 191 carry?

About 9,147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over US 191?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over US 191?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.