US Bridges

I-90 Wbl over North Main Street

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · Buffalo Marginal · Structure no. BDE

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,817
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Wbl over North Main Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Wbl over North Main Street 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 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.

It carries about 1,817 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,544 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 Wbl
CrossesNorth Main Street
LocationBuffalo Marginal
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.37783, -106.69601
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (77.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,817 (2024)
Projected traffic2,544 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 Wbl over North Main Street built?

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

What condition is I-90 Wbl over North Main Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-90 Wbl over North Main Street carry?

About 1,817 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Wbl over North Main Street?

The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Wbl over North Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.