US Bridges

S 1 over Int I 90

Fair

Deer Lodge County, Montana · 6M S Warm Springs · Structure no. P00019000+00001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,640
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 1 over Int I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 1 over Int I 90 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 4,640 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,872 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesS 1
CrossesInt I 90
Location6M S Warm Springs
RouteState Highway 1
StateMontana
Coordinates46.09559, -112.79294
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,640 (2023)
Projected traffic4,872 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 S 1 over Int I 90 built?

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

What condition is S 1 over Int I 90 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 2024.

How much traffic does S 1 over Int I 90 carry?

About 4,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 1 over Int I 90?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S 1 over Int I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.