US Bridges

I-90 Wbl over Beaver Creek

Fair

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

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Wbl over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-90 Wbl over Beaver Creek in Crook 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 5 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,688 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 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 Wbl
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationMoorcroft - Sundance
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCrook County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.33514, -104.48656
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2024)
Projected traffic2,688 by 2043
Trucks26%
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 Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is I-90 Wbl over Beaver 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 June 2023.

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

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Wbl over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Wbl over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.