US Bridges

I 90 over Sep Valley Center Spur

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · 2.5M W Bozeman · Structure no. I00090303+05881

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,554
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Sep Valley Center Spur is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Sep Valley Center Spur in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 15,554 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,342 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesSep Valley Center Spur
Location2.5M W Bozeman
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.72974, -111.09054
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,554 (2023)
Projected traffic17,342 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Sep Valley Center Spur built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Sep Valley Center Spur 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 Sep Valley Center Spur carry?

About 15,554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Sep Valley Center Spur?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Sep Valley Center Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.