US Bridges

I-90 Ebl over Sand Creek

Good

Crook County, Wyoming · Sundance - S Dakota Line · Structure no. DHP

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,891
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Ebl over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Ebl over Sand Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 2,891 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,047 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 Ebl
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSundance - S Dakota Line
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.5433, -104.0925
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,891 (2024)
Projected traffic4,047 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 Ebl over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Ebl over Sand 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-90 Ebl over Sand Creek carry?

About 2,891 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ebl over Sand Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Ebl over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.