US Bridges

I-90 Wbl over Rock Creek

Good

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

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,445
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Wbl over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-90 Wbl over Rock Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,445 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,823 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 Wbl
CrossesRock Creek
LocationSheridan - Buffalo
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.39054, -106.71411
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,445 (2024)
Projected traffic4,823 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 Wbl over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Wbl over Rock 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 May 2024.

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

About 3,445 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Wbl over Rock Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Wbl over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.