US Bridges

Ranch Access Op over Sep I-90 001

Good

Big Horn County, Montana · 2M S Aberdeen · Structure no. L02999000+00101

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ranch Access Op over Sep I-90 001 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ranch Access Op over Sep I-90 001 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRanch Access Op
CrossesSep I-90 001
Location2M S Aberdeen
RouteState Highway 2999
StateMontana
Coordinates45.03226, -107.31893
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ranch Access Op over Sep I-90 001 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ranch Access Op over Sep I-90 001 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ranch Access Op over Sep I-90 001 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ranch Access Op over Sep I-90 001?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ranch Access Op over Sep I-90 001?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.