US Bridges

I 90 over Manhattan South RD

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · 0.6M E Manhattan · Structure no. I00090289+02722

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,726
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Manhattan South RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Manhattan South RD in Gallatin 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 9,726 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,990 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesManhattan South RD
Location0.6M E Manhattan
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.84813, -111.3263
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,726 (2023)
Projected traffic10,990 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Manhattan South RD built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Manhattan South RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over Manhattan South RD carry?

About 9,726 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Manhattan South RD?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Manhattan South RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.