US Bridges

I 15 over Int S Cascade

Good

Cascade County, Montana · Cascade · Structure no. I00015254+09422

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Int S Cascade is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Int S Cascade 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,332 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI 15
CrossesInt S Cascade
LocationCascade
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates47.26047, -111.70827
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 inspectionMay 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2023)
Projected traffic2,332 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Int S Cascade built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Int S Cascade 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Int S Cascade carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Int S Cascade?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Int S Cascade?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.