US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over UPRR / Killpecker Creek

Fair

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

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

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over UPRR / Killpecker Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl over UPRR / Killpecker Creek 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 5 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 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesUPRR / Killpecker Creek
LocationRock Springs Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
CountySweetwater County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.60661, -109.23272
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 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 structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 UPRR / Killpecker Creek built?

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

What condition is I-80 Wbl over UPRR / Killpecker 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 Wbl over UPRR / Killpecker Creek carry?

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

How long is I-80 Wbl over UPRR / Killpecker Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over UPRR / Killpecker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.