US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Wamsutter-Crooks Gap RD

Fair

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

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,837
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Wamsutter-Crooks Gap RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl over Wamsutter-Crooks Gap RD 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 6,837 vehicles a day, roughly 57% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,572 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesWamsutter-Crooks Gap RD
LocationRock Springs - Rawlins
RouteInterstate 80
CountySweetwater County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.67826, -107.97318
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,837 (2024)
Projected traffic9,572 by 2043
Trucks57%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl over Wamsutter-Crooks Gap RD built?

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

What condition is I-80 Wbl over Wamsutter-Crooks Gap RD 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 Wamsutter-Crooks Gap RD carry?

About 6,837 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 57% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over Wamsutter-Crooks Gap RD?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over Wamsutter-Crooks Gap RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.