US Bridges

I 90 over Jefferson River

Good

Gallatin County, Montana · 0.6M W Three Forks · Structure no. I00090277+04472

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Jefferson River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Jefferson River in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,575 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,689 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesJefferson River
Location0.6M W Three Forks
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.91013, -111.5472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,575 (2023)
Projected traffic9,689 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Jefferson River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Jefferson River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Jefferson River carry?

About 8,575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Jefferson River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Jefferson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.