US Bridges

I 15 over Sep Neuman Sch RD

Good

Cascade County, Montana · 2M N Vaughn · Structure no. I00015292+01892

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,026
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Sep Neuman Sch RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Sep Neuman Sch RD in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,026 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,127 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesSep Neuman Sch RD
Location2M N Vaughn
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates47.58106, -111.55277
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,026 (2023)
Projected traffic2,127 by 2043
Trucks21%
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 Neuman Sch RD built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Sep Neuman Sch RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Sep Neuman Sch RD carry?

About 2,026 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Sep Neuman Sch RD?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Sep Neuman Sch RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.