US Bridges

I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass

Good

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

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,645
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 3,645 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,103 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 Ebl
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationSheridan - Buffalo
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.61375, -106.847
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,645 (2024)
Projected traffic5,103 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass 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 Ebl over Machinery Pass carry?

About 3,645 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.