US Bridges

I 90 over Gallatin River

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · 3.1M E Manhattan · Structure no. I00090292+04252

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,726
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Gallatin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Gallatin River in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesGallatin River
Location3.1M E Manhattan
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.82384, -111.27199
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Gallatin River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Gallatin River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Gallatin River carry?

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

How long is I 90 over Gallatin River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Gallatin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.