US Bridges

I-90 Wbl over East Fork Dry Creek

Fair

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

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,255
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Wbl over East Fork Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-90 Wbl over East Fork Dry 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 2,255 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,157 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 Wbl
CrossesEast Fork Dry Creek
LocationBuffalo - Gillette
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.27344, -106.53398
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,255 (2024)
Projected traffic3,157 by 2043
Trucks18%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 Wbl over East Fork Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is I-90 Wbl over East Fork Dry 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 East Fork Dry Creek carry?

About 2,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Wbl over East Fork Dry Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Wbl over East Fork Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.