US Bridges

I-80 Ebl over UPRR / Bear River

Fair

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

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,487
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl over UPRR / Bear River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ebl over UPRR / Bear River in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 5 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 8,487 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,882 by 2043. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl
CrossesUPRR / Bear River
LocationEvanston Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.26735, -110.94592
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,487 (2024)
Projected traffic11,882 by 2043
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ebl over UPRR / Bear River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-80 Ebl over UPRR / Bear River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Ebl over UPRR / Bear River carry?

About 8,487 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl over UPRR / Bear River?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ebl over UPRR / Bear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.