US Bridges

I-80 Bus over Bear River

Fair

Uinta County, Wyoming · Evanston Streets · Structure no. FEN

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,014
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Bus over Bear River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Bus over Bear River in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6,014 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,420 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Bus
CrossesBear River
LocationEvanston Streets
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyUinta County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.27016, -110.95772
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,014 (2024)
Projected traffic8,420 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Bus over Bear River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Bus over 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 Bus over Bear River carry?

About 6,014 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Bus over Bear River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Bus over Bear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.