US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Yellow Creek Road

Poor

Uinta County, Wyoming · Evanston Marginal · Structure no. AMI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,996
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Yellow Creek Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-80 Wbl over Yellow Creek Road in Uinta 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,996 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,594 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesYellow Creek Road
LocationEvanston Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.25829, -110.96749
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,996 (2024)
Projected traffic12,594 by 2043
Trucks42%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl over Yellow Creek Road built?

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

What condition is I-80 Wbl over Yellow Creek Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 8,996 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over Yellow Creek Road?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over Yellow Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.