US Bridges

S 89 over Int South Dillon I 15

Fair

Beaverhead County, Montana · Dillon · Structure no. P00089000+00001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,804
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 89 over Int South Dillon I 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 89 over Int South Dillon I 15 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 1,804 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesS 89
CrossesInt South Dillon I 15
LocationDillon
RouteState Highway 89
StateMontana
Coordinates45.20688, -112.65463
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,804 (2023)
Projected traffic1,939 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S 89 over Int South Dillon I 15 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 89 over Int South Dillon I 15 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S 89 over Int South Dillon I 15 carry?

About 1,804 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 89 over Int South Dillon I 15?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S 89 over Int South Dillon I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.