US Bridges

Churchill RD over Int Manhattan-I 90

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · Manhattan · Structure no. S00288000+09091

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,002
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Churchill RD over Int Manhattan-I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Churchill RD over Int Manhattan-I 90 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 2,002 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,342 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesChurchill RD
CrossesInt Manhattan-I 90
LocationManhattan
RouteState Highway 288
StateMontana
Coordinates45.84977, -111.33828
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,002 (2023)
Projected traffic2,342 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Churchill RD over Int Manhattan-I 90 built?

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

What condition is Churchill RD over Int Manhattan-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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Churchill RD over Int Manhattan-I 90 carry?

About 2,002 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Churchill RD over Int Manhattan-I 90?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Churchill RD over Int Manhattan-I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.