US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Rasmussen Road

Fair

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

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,669
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Rasmussen Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl over Rasmussen Road in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,669 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,337 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesRasmussen Road
LocationRock Springs - Rawlins
RouteInterstate 80
CountySweetwater County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.66559, -108.03195
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,669 (2024)
Projected traffic9,337 by 2043
Trucks59%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl over Rasmussen Road built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wbl over Rasmussen Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Wbl over Rasmussen Road carry?

About 6,669 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over Rasmussen Road?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over Rasmussen Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.