IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River
FairBig Horn County, Montana · 0.6M S Crow Agency · Structure no. I00090509+05611
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,889
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 3,889 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,083 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River carry?
About 3,889 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.