US Bridges

34th ST NW over Sep 34th St-I 15

Good

Cascade County, Montana · 1M W Great Falls · Structure no. L07701000+06501

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,447
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

34th ST NW over Sep 34th St-I 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 34th ST NW over Sep 34th St-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 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 1,447 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,541 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries34th ST NW
CrossesSep 34th St-I 15
Location1M W Great Falls
RouteState Highway 7701
StateMontana
Coordinates47.51726, -111.36987
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,447 (2023)
Projected traffic1,541 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 34th ST NW over Sep 34th St-I 15 built?

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

What condition is 34th ST NW over Sep 34th St-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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 34th ST NW over Sep 34th St-I 15 carry?

About 1,447 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 34th ST NW over Sep 34th St-I 15?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 34th ST NW over Sep 34th St-I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.