US Bridges

I 15 over Int N Cascade

Good

Cascade County, Montana · Cascade · Structure no. I00015256+04831

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,455
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Int N Cascade is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Int N Cascade 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 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 2,455 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,578 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesI 15
CrossesInt N Cascade
LocationCascade
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates47.28002, -111.69907
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,455 (2023)
Projected traffic2,578 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 N Cascade built?

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

What condition is I 15 over Int N 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 July 2024.

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

About 2,455 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Int N Cascade?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Int N Cascade?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.