US Bridges

I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw

Fair

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

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,693
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw is a steel culvert carrying I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6,693 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,370 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl and Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationRock Springs - Rawlins
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.65215, -108.12549
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,693 (2024)
Projected traffic9,370 by 2043
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 6,693 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.