US Bridges

I-90 Wbl over BNSF / Higby Road

Good

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan Marginal · Structure no. MXH

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,991
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Wbl over BNSF / Higby Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Wbl over BNSF / Higby Road in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,991 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,587 by 2043. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 Wbl
CrossesBNSF / Higby Road
LocationSheridan Marginal
RouteInterstate 90
CountySheridan County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.82978, -106.95604
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,991 (2024)
Projected traffic5,587 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Wbl over BNSF / Higby Road built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Wbl over BNSF / Higby Road 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 Wbl over BNSF / Higby Road carry?

About 3,991 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Wbl over BNSF / Higby Road?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Wbl over BNSF / Higby Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.