US Bridges

I 90 over Harvey Creek

Good

Granite County, Montana · 3M E Bearmouth Int · Structure no. I00090141+01001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,081
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Harvey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 90 over Harvey Creek in Granite County, Montana. It was built in 1970, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,081 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,997 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesHarvey Creek
Location3M E Bearmouth Int
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.70513, -113.37213
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,081 (2023)
Projected traffic13,997 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Harvey Creek built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Harvey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Harvey Creek carry?

About 13,081 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Harvey Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 90 over Harvey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.