US Bridges

Anderson RD over Int Gordon-I 15

Fair

Cascade County, Montana · 6M NW Vaughn · Structure no. L07060000+09001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson RD over Int Gordon-I 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anderson RD over Int Gordon-I 15 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesAnderson RD
CrossesInt Gordon-I 15
Location6M NW Vaughn
RouteCounty Highway 7060
StateMontana
Coordinates47.65452, -111.60353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Anderson RD over Int Gordon-I 15 built?

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

What condition is Anderson RD over Int Gordon-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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Anderson RD over Int Gordon-I 15 carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Anderson RD over Int Gordon-I 15?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson RD over Int Gordon-I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.