US Bridges

I 15 over Int Rock Cr-Brownes Br R

Fair

Beaverhead County, Montana · 8M S Melrose · Structure no. I00015085+02241

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,926
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Int Rock Cr-Brownes Br R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Int Rock Cr-Brownes Br R in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,926 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI 15
CrossesInt Rock Cr-Brownes Br R
Location8M S Melrose
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates45.5245, -112.70725
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,926 (2023)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2043
Trucks24%
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 Rock Cr-Brownes Br R built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Int Rock Cr-Brownes Br R 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Int Rock Cr-Brownes Br R carry?

About 1,926 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Int Rock Cr-Brownes Br R?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Int Rock Cr-Brownes Br R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.