US Bridges

I 15 over Sep Old US 91

Fair

Cascade County, Montana · 3M S Cascade · Structure no. I00015251+06841

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,218
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Sep Old US 91 is a concrete tee beam carrying I 15 over Sep Old US 91 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,218 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,361 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesSep Old US 91
Location3M S Cascade
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates47.23064, -111.75634
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,218 (2023)
Projected traffic2,361 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I 15 over Sep Old US 91 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Sep Old US 91 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Sep Old US 91 carry?

About 2,218 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Sep Old US 91?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Sep Old US 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.