US Bridges

I 90 over Sep Edwards Gulch Road

Good

Granite County, Montana · Drummond · Structure no. I00090153+07642

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,361
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Sep Edwards Gulch Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Sep Edwards Gulch Road in Granite County, Montana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 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 4,361 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,644 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesSep Edwards Gulch Road
LocationDrummond
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.67049, -113.14574
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,361 (2023)
Projected traffic4,644 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Edwards Gulch Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I 90 over Sep Edwards Gulch 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 Edwards Gulch Road carry?

About 4,361 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Sep Edwards Gulch Road?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Sep Edwards Gulch Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.