US Bridges

I 15 over Int Emerson Jct-Rr

Good

Cascade County, Montana · 1M N Great Falls · Structure no. I00015282+05471

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
379 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,561
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Int Emerson Jct-Rr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Int Emerson Jct-Rr 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 3,561 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,738 by 2043. The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesInt Emerson Jct-Rr
Location1M N Great Falls
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates47.52141, -111.37932
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length379 ft (115.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,561 (2023)
Projected traffic3,738 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 15 over Int Emerson Jct-Rr built?

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

What condition is I 15 over Int Emerson Jct-Rr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 15 over Int Emerson Jct-Rr carry?

About 3,561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Int Emerson Jct-Rr?

The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Int Emerson Jct-Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.