US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over UPRR / Bear River

Fair

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

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
8,092
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over UPRR / Bear River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl 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 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 8,092 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,329 by 2043. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesUPRR / Bear River
LocationEvanston Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
CountyUinta County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.26748, -110.94613
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,092 (2024)
Projected traffic11,329 by 2043
Trucks47%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl 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 Wbl 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 Wbl over UPRR / Bear River carry?

About 8,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl 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 50 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.