US Bridges

IRR - I 90 over Sep County Road

Fair

Big Horn County, Montana · 6.8M N Lodge Grass · Structure no. I00090523+06361

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,082
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - I 90 over Sep County Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR - I 90 over Sep County Road 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR - I 90
CrossesSep County Road
Location6.8M N Lodge Grass
RouteInterstate 90
CountyBig Horn County
StateMontana
Coordinates45.41196, -107.37429
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR - I 90 over Sep County Road built?

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

What condition is IRR - I 90 over Sep County Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR - I 90 over Sep County Road carry?

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

How long is IRR - I 90 over Sep County Road?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - I 90 over Sep County Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.