US Bridges

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

Good

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan Coffeen Ave · Structure no. DEM

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,102
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90/US 14/87 Bus over Little Goose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90/US 14/87 Bus over Little Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 19,102 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,743 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 80 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 Coffeen Ave
RouteInterstate 60
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.78606, -106.943
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,102 (2024)
Projected traffic26,743 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure5
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 1980, making it 45 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 June 2024.

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

About 19,102 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

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

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.