US Bridges

I-90/US 14/87 Bus over Little Goose Creek

Good

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan N Main Street · Structure no. BMS

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,489
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90/US 14/87 Bus over Little Goose Creek is a concrete frame carrying I-90/US 14/87 Bus over Little Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 11,489 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,085 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90/US 14/87 Bus
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
LocationSheridan N Main Street
RouteInterstate 60
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.80276, -106.95579
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,489 (2024)
Projected traffic16,085 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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/US 14/87 Bus over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90/US 14/87 Bus over Little Goose 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-90/US 14/87 Bus over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 11,489 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-90/US 14/87 Bus over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns I-90/US 14/87 Bus over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.