US Bridges

Irr-S 47-3rd ST E over Int E Hardin I 90

Fair

Big Horn County, Montana · HARDIN-3rd ST E · Structure no. P00048000+00001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,916
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr-S 47-3rd ST E over Int E Hardin I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr-S 47-3rd ST E over Int E Hardin I 90 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 1,916 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,012 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesIrr-S 47-3rd ST E
CrossesInt E Hardin I 90
LocationHARDIN-3rd ST E
RouteState Highway 47
StateMontana
Coordinates45.74152, -107.58132
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,916 (2023)
Projected traffic2,012 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Irr-S 47-3rd ST E over Int E Hardin I 90 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr-S 47-3rd ST E over Int E Hardin I 90 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Irr-S 47-3rd ST E over Int E Hardin I 90 carry?

About 1,916 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Irr-S 47-3rd ST E over Int E Hardin I 90?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Irr-S 47-3rd ST E over Int E Hardin I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.