US Bridges

US 287 over Int Three Forks I 90

Fair

Broadwater County, Montana · 3M W Three Forks · Structure no. P00008107+08931

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,444
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Int Three Forks I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Int Three Forks I 90 in Broadwater County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 6,444 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesInt Three Forks I 90
Location3M W Three Forks
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateMontana
Coordinates45.91842, -111.59736
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,444 (2023)
Projected traffic7,250 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 287 over Int Three Forks I 90 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Int Three Forks 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Int Three Forks I 90 carry?

About 6,444 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Int Three Forks I 90?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Int Three Forks I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.