US Bridges

S 89 over Int North Dillon I 15

Fair

Beaverhead County, Montana · Dillon · Structure no. P00089003+02321

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,241
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 89 over Int North Dillon I 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 89 over Int North Dillon I 15 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 4,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,453 by 2043. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS 89
CrossesInt North Dillon I 15
LocationDillon
RouteState Highway 89
StateMontana
Coordinates45.22463, -112.64256
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,241 (2023)
Projected traffic4,453 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 North Dillon I 15 built?

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

What condition is S 89 over Int North 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 December 2024.

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

About 4,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S 89 over Int North Dillon I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.