US Bridges

I-90 Wbl over Goose Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan Marginal · Structure no. BBK

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,991
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Wbl over Goose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Wbl over Goose Creek in Sheridan 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 3,991 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,587 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 Wbl
CrossesGoose Creek
LocationSheridan Marginal
RouteInterstate 90
CountySheridan County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.83396, -106.96396
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,991 (2024)
Projected traffic5,587 by 2043
Trucks22%
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 Wbl over Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is I-90 Wbl over Goose 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 Goose Creek carry?

About 3,991 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Wbl over Goose Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Wbl over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.