US Bridges

I 315S over Int I 15

Fair

Cascade County, Montana · Great Falls · Structure no. I00315000+00001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,651
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 315S over Int I 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 315S over Int I 15 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,651 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,284 by 2043. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesI 315S
CrossesInt I 15
LocationGreat Falls
RouteInterstate 315
StateMontana
Coordinates47.48512, -111.34495
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,651 (2023)
Projected traffic13,284 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 315S over Int I 15 built?

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

What condition is I 315S over Int I 15 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I 315S over Int I 15 carry?

About 12,651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 315S over Int I 15?

The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I 315S over Int I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.