US Bridges

I 90 over Drainage

Good

Granite County, Montana · 4.8M E Bearmouth Int · Structure no. I00090142+09001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,081
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Drainage is a steel culvert carrying I 90 over Drainage in Granite County, Montana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7 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 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesDrainage
Location4.8M E Bearmouth Int
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.70283, -113.34139
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 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 Drainage built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Drainage 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 Drainage carry?

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

How long is I 90 over Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns I 90 over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.