US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Baxter Road

Good

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

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Baxter Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl over Baxter Road in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,425 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,395 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesBaxter Road
LocationRock Springs - Rawlins
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.61319, -109.12751
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,425 (2024)
Projected traffic10,395 by 2043
Trucks54%
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 Baxter Road built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wbl over Baxter Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

About 7,425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over Baxter Road?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over Baxter Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.