US Bridges

I 15 over Int Red Rock-Red Rock RD

Fair

Beaverhead County, Montana · 7.4M S Clark Canyon Dam · Structure no. I00015037+03521

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,116
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Int Red Rock-Red Rock RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Int Red Rock-Red Rock RD in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 2,116 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,264 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI 15
CrossesInt Red Rock-Red Rock RD
Location7.4M S Clark Canyon Dam
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates44.90017, -112.82082
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,116 (2023)
Projected traffic2,264 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Int Red Rock-Red Rock RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Int Red Rock-Red Rock RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Int Red Rock-Red Rock RD carry?

About 2,116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Int Red Rock-Red Rock RD?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Int Red Rock-Red Rock RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.