US Bridges

I 15 over Sep Old US 91

Good

Cascade County, Montana · 3M S Cascade · Structure no. I00015251+06842

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Sep Old US 91 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,218 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,361 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 44 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
Coordinates47.23083, -111.75647
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 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 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Sep Old US 91 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 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Sep Old US 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.