US Bridges

I 90 over Int Galen

Fair

Deer Lodge County, Montana · 3.7M N Warm Springs · Structure no. I00090197+05601

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,814
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Int Galen is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Int Galen in Deer Lodge County, Montana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,814 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,308 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesInt Galen
Location3.7M N Warm Springs
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.23749, -112.76497
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,814 (2023)
Projected traffic6,308 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 90 over Int Galen built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Int Galen 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Int Galen carry?

About 5,814 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Int Galen?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Int Galen?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.