I-90 Wbl over Dead Horse Creek
FairJohnson County, Wyoming · Buffalo - Gillette · Structure no. BEW
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,835
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-90 Wbl over Dead Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Wbl over Dead Horse Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,569 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-90 Wbl over Dead Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-90 Wbl over Dead Horse 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-90 Wbl over Dead Horse Creek carry?
About 1,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-90 Wbl over Dead Horse Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-90 Wbl over Dead Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.