US Bridges

I-90 Ebl over Meade Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan - Buffalo · Structure no. BCB

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,624
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Ebl over Meade Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-90 Ebl over Meade Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,624 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,074 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 Ebl
CrossesMeade Creek
LocationSheridan - Buffalo
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.67313, -106.88657
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,624 (2024)
Projected traffic5,074 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 Ebl over Meade Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Ebl over Meade 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 Ebl over Meade Creek carry?

About 3,624 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ebl over Meade Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-90 Ebl over Meade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.