US Bridges

I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass

Fair

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

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,647
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 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,647 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,106 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 Ebl
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationMontana Line - Sheridan
RouteInterstate 90
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.91272, -107.06612
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 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
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass carry?

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

How long is I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Ebl over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.