US Bridges

I-90 Ebl and Wbl over BNSF / US 14/16

Poor

Campbell County, Wyoming · Gillette Marginal · Structure no. DAI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,856
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Ebl and Wbl over BNSF / US 14/16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Ebl and Wbl over BNSF / US 14/16 in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,856 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,798 by 2043. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 Ebl and Wbl
CrossesBNSF / US 14/16
LocationGillette Marginal
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCampbell County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.28981, -105.46717
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,856 (2024)
Projected traffic6,798 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 Ebl and Wbl over BNSF / US 14/16 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Ebl and Wbl over BNSF / US 14/16 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 Ebl and Wbl over BNSF / US 14/16 carry?

About 4,856 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ebl and Wbl over BNSF / US 14/16?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Ebl and Wbl over BNSF / US 14/16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.