US Bridges

Old Ulm Cascade RD over Sep I 15

Good

Cascade County, Montana · 3M SW Ulm · Structure no. L07565005+08001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ulm Cascade RD over Sep I 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ulm Cascade RD over Sep I 15 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOld Ulm Cascade RD
CrossesSep I 15
Location3M SW Ulm
RouteCounty Highway 7565
StateMontana
Coordinates47.38856, -111.56492
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 Old Ulm Cascade RD over Sep I 15 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ulm Cascade RD over Sep I 15 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Ulm Cascade RD over Sep I 15 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Ulm Cascade RD over Sep I 15?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ulm Cascade RD over Sep I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.