US Bridges

I-90 Wbl over Lower Powder River Road

Fair

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

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,834
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Wbl over Lower Powder River Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-90 Wbl over Lower Powder River 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 5 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 1,834 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,568 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-90 Wbl
CrossesLower Powder River Road
LocationBuffalo - Gillette
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.21251, -106.15853
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 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 width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,834 (2024)
Projected traffic2,568 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Lower Powder River Road built?

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

What condition is I-90 Wbl over Lower Powder River 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 Lower Powder River Road carry?

About 1,834 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Wbl over Lower Powder River Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Wbl over Lower Powder River Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.