US Bridges

I 94 over Int Griffith Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Montana · 9M E Glendive · Structure no. I00094224+02722

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,188
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Int Griffith Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Int Griffith Creek in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,188 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,297 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI 94
CrossesInt Griffith Creek
Location9M E Glendive
RouteInterstate 94
StateMontana
Coordinates47.08794, -104.52838
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,188 (2023)
Projected traffic2,297 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 94 over Int Griffith Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over Int Griffith Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over Int Griffith Creek carry?

About 2,188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Int Griffith Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Int Griffith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.