US Bridges

I 15 over Sep High Bridge RD

Fair

Beaverhead County, Montana · 6.2M N Clark Canyon Dam · Structure no. I00015051+00471

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,185
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Sep High Bridge RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 15 over Sep High Bridge RD in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,185 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,338 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesI 15
CrossesSep High Bridge RD
Location6.2M N Clark Canyon Dam
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates45.08307, -112.79035
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,185 (2023)
Projected traffic2,338 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sep High Bridge RD built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Sep High Bridge 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Sep High Bridge RD carry?

About 2,185 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Sep High Bridge RD?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Sep High Bridge RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.