US Bridges

I-90 Wbl over Machinery Pass

FairPosted for load

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

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Wbl over Machinery Pass is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-90 Wbl over Machinery Pass in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,705 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,187 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 Wbl
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationSheridan - Buffalo
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.48623, -106.80176
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,705 (2024)
Projected traffic5,187 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Wbl over Machinery Pass built?

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

What condition is I-90 Wbl over Machinery Pass 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 Wbl over Machinery Pass carry?

About 3,705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Wbl over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Wbl over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.