US Bridges

I-90 Wbl over Houston Creek

Good

Crook County, Wyoming · Moorcroft - Sundance · Structure no. BIH

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,829
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Wbl over Houston Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Wbl over Houston Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,829 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,561 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 Wbl
CrossesHouston Creek
LocationMoorcroft - Sundance
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.32046, -104.59912
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,829 (2024)
Projected traffic2,561 by 2043
Trucks27%
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 Houston Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Wbl over Houston Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 Wbl over Houston Creek carry?

About 1,829 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Wbl over Houston Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Wbl over Houston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.