US Bridges

I-90 Ebl over SH CR 97 (early Creek)

Good

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Montana Line - Sheridan · Structure no. DZZ

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,647
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Ebl over SH CR 97 (early Creek) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-90 Ebl over SH CR 97 (early Creek) in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,647 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,106 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 Ebl
CrossesSH CR 97 (early Creek)
LocationMontana Line - Sheridan
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.9177, -107.12902
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,647 (2024)
Projected traffic5,106 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SH CR 97 (early Creek) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Ebl over SH CR 97 (early 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 Ebl over SH CR 97 (early Creek) carry?

About 3,647 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ebl over SH CR 97 (early Creek)?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Ebl over SH CR 97 (early Creek)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.