US Bridges

IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River

Fair

Big Horn County, Montana · 2.5M S Crow Agency · Structure no. I00090511+06052

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,693
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,693 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,881 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR - I 90
CrossesLittle Bighorn River
Location2.5M S Crow Agency
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.56838, -107.45202
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,693 (2023)
Projected traffic2,881 by 2043
Trucks18%
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 IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 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 2,693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.