US Bridges

I 15 over Sep 5th Ave SW

Good

Cascade County, Montana · Great Falls · Structure no. I00015280+00942

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,254
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Sep 5th Ave SW is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Sep 5th Ave SW in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,254 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,516 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesSep 5th Ave SW
LocationGreat Falls
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates47.50116, -111.34309
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,254 (2023)
Projected traffic5,516 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 5th Ave SW built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Sep 5th Ave SW 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Sep 5th Ave SW carry?

About 5,254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Sep 5th Ave SW?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Sep 5th Ave SW?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.