US Bridges

IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River

Good

Big Horn County, Montana · 8M S Crow Agency · Structure no. I00090517+05022

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,082
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 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,082 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,227 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 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
Location8M S Crow Agency
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.4944, -107.39316
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 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 traffic2,082 (2023)
Projected traffic2,227 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 IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IRR - I 90 over Little Bighorn River carry?

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

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

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 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.