US Bridges

I-90 Wbl over Dry Creek Road

Fair

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

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Wbl over Dry Creek Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-90 Wbl over Dry Creek Road in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 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
CrossesDry Creek Road
LocationBuffalo - Gillette
RouteInterstate 90
CountyJohnson County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.19477, -106.26451
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2024)
Projected traffic3,220 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 Wbl over Dry Creek Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Wbl over Dry Creek Road 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 May 2024.

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

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Wbl over Dry Creek Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Wbl over Dry Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.