US Bridges

I 15 over Sep RR

Fair

Beaverhead County, Montana · 1.9M S Lima · Structure no. I00015012+07671

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
481 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,771
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Sep RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Sep RR in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 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 1,771 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,894 by 2043. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 15
CrossesSep RR
Location1.9M S Lima
RouteInterstate 15
CountyBeaverhead County
StateMontana
Coordinates44.61767, -112.55209
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length481 ft (146.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,771 (2023)
Projected traffic1,894 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 15 over Sep RR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Sep RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Sep RR carry?

About 1,771 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Sep RR?

The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Sep RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.