US Bridges

Stewart ST over Sep I 90 003

Fair

Deer Lodge County, Montana · 5M S Warm Springs · Structure no. L12027000+01001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart ST over Sep I 90 003 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stewart ST over Sep I 90 003 in Deer Lodge County, Montana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesStewart ST
CrossesSep I 90 003
Location5M S Warm Springs
RouteCounty Highway 12127
StateMontana
Coordinates46.10738, -112.79685
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2023)
Projected traffic119 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Stewart ST over Sep I 90 003 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart ST over Sep I 90 003 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Stewart ST over Sep I 90 003 carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stewart ST over Sep I 90 003?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart ST over Sep I 90 003?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.