US Bridges

Sun River RD over Sep West Hill-I 15 127

Poor

Cascade County, Montana · Great Falls · Structure no. L07852000+01001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,364
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sun River RD over Sep West Hill-I 15 127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sun River RD over Sep West Hill-I 15 127 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,432 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSun River RD
CrossesSep West Hill-I 15 127
LocationGreat Falls
RouteCounty Highway 5225
StateMontana
Coordinates47.49273, -111.34337
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,364 (2023)
Projected traffic1,432 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sun River RD over Sep West Hill-I 15 127 built?

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

What condition is Sun River RD over Sep West Hill-I 15 127 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Sun River RD over Sep West Hill-I 15 127 carry?

About 1,364 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sun River RD over Sep West Hill-I 15 127?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sun River RD over Sep West Hill-I 15 127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.