US Bridges

I-90 Ebl over BNSF Railway

Good

Campbell County, Wyoming · Gillette - Moorcroft · Structure no. DAT

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,589
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Ebl over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Ebl over BNSF Railway in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,589 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,025 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 Ebl
CrossesBNSF Railway
LocationGillette - Moorcroft
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.29367, -105.32316
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,589 (2024)
Projected traffic5,025 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 Ebl over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Ebl over BNSF Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 Ebl over BNSF Railway carry?

About 3,589 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ebl over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Ebl over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.