US Bridges

IRR - I 90 over Int Garryowen

Fair

Big Horn County, Montana · 5.6M S Crow Agency · Structure no. I00090514+07722

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,082
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - I 90 over Int Garryowen is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - I 90 over Int Garryowen 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 2,082 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,227 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesIRR - I 90
CrossesInt Garryowen
Location5.6M S Crow Agency
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.52901, -107.41979
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.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,082 (2023)
Projected traffic2,227 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR - I 90 over Int Garryowen built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - I 90 over Int Garryowen 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR - I 90 over Int Garryowen carry?

About 2,082 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IRR - I 90 over Int Garryowen?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - I 90 over Int Garryowen?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.