US Bridges

I-80 Ebl over Bear River Drive

Fair

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

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,487
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl over Bear River Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ebl over Bear River Drive in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,487 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,882 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-80 Ebl
CrossesBear River Drive
LocationEvanston Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.26788, -110.93893
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ebl over Bear River Drive built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ebl over Bear River Drive 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 Bear River Drive carry?

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

How long is I-80 Ebl over Bear River Drive?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ebl over Bear River Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.