US Bridges

I-90 Ebl over Negro Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · Buffalo - Gillette · Structure no. BDN

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,587
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Ebl over Negro Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-90 Ebl over Negro Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,587 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 Ebl
CrossesNegro Creek
LocationBuffalo - Gillette
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.3012, -106.60347
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,587 (2024)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 Ebl over Negro Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Ebl over Negro 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-90 Ebl over Negro Creek carry?

About 1,587 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ebl over Negro Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Ebl over Negro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.