US Bridges

I-90 Wbl over W Fork Wild Horse Creek

Fair

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

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,235
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Wbl over W Fork Wild Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-90 Wbl over W Fork Wild Horse Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,235 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,129 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 Wbl
CrossesW Fork Wild Horse Creek
LocationBuffalo - Gillette
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.24354, -105.72965
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,235 (2024)
Projected traffic3,129 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 Wbl over W Fork Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Wbl over W Fork Wild Horse Creek 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 Wbl over W Fork Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 2,235 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Wbl over W Fork Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Wbl over W Fork Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.