US Bridges

I 90 over Sep S-271

Fair

Granite County, Montana · 1.2M E Drummond · Structure no. I00090155+07872

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,666
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Sep S-271 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Sep S-271 in Granite County, Montana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 4,666 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,969 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 S-271
Location1.2M E Drummond
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.64804, -113.11838
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,666 (2023)
Projected traffic4,969 by 2043
Trucks24%
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 S-271 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I 90 over Sep S-271 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 Sep S-271 carry?

About 4,666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Sep S-271?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Sep S-271?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.