US Bridges

US 94 over Int W Miles City-I 94

Fair

Custer County, Montana · 3M SW Miles City · Structure no. P00002000+00001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,191
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 94 over Int W Miles City-I 94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 94 over Int W Miles City-I 94 in Custer County, Montana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,191 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,251 by 2043. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesUS 94
CrossesInt W Miles City-I 94
Location3M SW Miles City
RouteState Highway 94
StateMontana
Coordinates46.37354, -105.87208
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,191 (2023)
Projected traffic1,251 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 94 over Int W Miles City-I 94 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 94 over Int W Miles City-I 94 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 US 94 over Int W Miles City-I 94 carry?

About 1,191 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 94 over Int W Miles City-I 94?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 94 over Int W Miles City-I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.