US Bridges

I-80 Bus over Blacks Fork River

Fair

Uinta County, Wyoming · I-80 JCT - Fort Bridger · Structure no. LQU

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Bus over Blacks Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Bus over Blacks Fork River in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,018 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesI-80 Bus
CrossesBlacks Fork River
LocationI-80 JCT - Fort Bridger
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.32408, -110.40111
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2024)
Projected traffic4,018 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Blacks Fork River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Bus over Blacks Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Bus over Blacks Fork River carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Bus over Blacks Fork River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Bus over Blacks Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.