US Bridges

I 15 over Red Rock Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Montana · 1M N Bernice · Structure no. I00015152+09001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,182
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Red Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying I 15 over Red Rock Creek in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3,182 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,437 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesRed Rock Creek
Location1M N Bernice
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates46.26581, -112.31907
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,182 (2023)
Projected traffic3,437 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 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 15 over Red Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Red Rock 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Red Rock Creek carry?

About 3,182 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Red Rock Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns I 15 over Red Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.