US Bridges

I 90 over Madison River Overflow

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · 2.5M E Three Forks · Structure no. I00090280+00731

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,762
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Madison River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Madison River Overflow in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 9,762 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,031 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesMadison River Overflow
Location2.5M E Three Forks
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.89627, -111.49941
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,762 (2023)
Projected traffic11,031 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 Madison River Overflow built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Madison River Overflow 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Madison River Overflow carry?

About 9,762 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Madison River Overflow?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Madison River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.