US Bridges

I-90 Ebl over Lower Piney Creek Road

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · Sheridan - Buffalo · Structure no. BCR

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,701
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Ebl over Lower Piney Creek Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Ebl over Lower Piney Creek Road in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 59 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 3,701 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,181 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 Ebl
CrossesLower Piney Creek Road
LocationSheridan - Buffalo
RouteInterstate 90
CountyJohnson County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.52012, -106.80093
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,701 (2024)
Projected traffic5,181 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 Lower Piney Creek Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-90 Ebl over Lower Piney Creek Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 Ebl over Lower Piney Creek Road carry?

About 3,701 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ebl over Lower Piney Creek Road?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Ebl over Lower Piney Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.