US Bridges

I 90 over Fly Creek

Good

Big Horn County, Montana · 16.8M W Hardin · Structure no. I00090479+03981

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,736
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Fly Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Fly Creek in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,736 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,923 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesFly Creek
Location16.8M W Hardin
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.77588, -107.94406
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,736 (2023)
Projected traffic3,923 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Fly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Fly Creek carry?

About 3,736 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Fly Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.