US Bridges

I-90 Wbl over SH CR 131 (meade Creek)

Good

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

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,681
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Wbl over SH CR 131 (meade Creek) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-90 Wbl over SH CR 131 (meade Creek) in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,681 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,153 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-90 Wbl
CrossesSH CR 131 (meade Creek)
LocationSheridan - Buffalo
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.66569, -106.87963
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,681 (2024)
Projected traffic5,153 by 2043
Trucks24%
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 SH CR 131 (meade Creek) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Wbl over SH CR 131 (meade Creek) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 Wbl over SH CR 131 (meade Creek) carry?

About 3,681 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Wbl over SH CR 131 (meade Creek)?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Wbl over SH CR 131 (meade Creek)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.