US Bridges

I 90 over Sep Bearmouth Road

Good

Granite County, Montana · 10.5M W Drummond · Structure no. I00090143+06511

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,081
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Sep Bearmouth Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Sep Bearmouth Road 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 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 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesSep Bearmouth Road
Location10.5M W Drummond
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.71161, -113.33055
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Sep Bearmouth Road built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Sep Bearmouth Road 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 Sep Bearmouth Road carry?

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

How long is I 90 over Sep Bearmouth Road?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Sep Bearmouth Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.