US Bridges

I 90 over Int Bearmouth

Fair

Granite County, Montana · Bearmouth · Structure no. I00090138+00851

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,541
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Int Bearmouth is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Int Bearmouth in Granite County, Montana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 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 6,541 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,998 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesInt Bearmouth
LocationBearmouth
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.69884, -113.43182
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,541 (2023)
Projected traffic6,998 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Int Bearmouth built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I 90 over Int Bearmouth 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 Int Bearmouth carry?

About 6,541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Int Bearmouth?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Int Bearmouth?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.