US Bridges

I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Wyoming · Buffalo - Gillette · Structure no. BFB

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,832
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,832 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 Ebl
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationBuffalo - Gillette
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCampbell County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.20146, -105.97512
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,832 (2024)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass carry?

About 1,832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.