US Bridges

I-90 Wbl over Clear Creek

Fair

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

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,345
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Wbl over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Wbl over Clear Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 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 2,345 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 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 Wbl
CrossesClear Creek
LocationBuffalo Marginal
RouteInterstate 90
CountyJohnson County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.36005, -106.663
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,345 (2024)
Projected traffic3,283 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 Wbl over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-90 Wbl over Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek carry?

About 2,345 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Wbl over Clear Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Wbl over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.