US Bridges

S 2 over E Three Forks Int I 90

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · Three Forks · Structure no. P00013097+03301

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 2 over E Three Forks Int I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 2 over E Three Forks Int I 90 in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS 2
CrossesE Three Forks Int I 90
LocationThree Forks
RouteState Highway 205
StateMontana
Coordinates45.90164, -111.53436
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S 2 over E Three Forks Int I 90 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 2 over E Three Forks Int I 90 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 2025.

How much traffic does S 2 over E Three Forks Int I 90 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 2 over E Three Forks Int I 90?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S 2 over E Three Forks Int I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.