US Bridges

I 15 over Sep Silver Ave-Basin CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Montana · Basin · Structure no. I00015156+02661

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,182
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Sep Silver Ave-Basin CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Sep Silver Ave-Basin CR in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,182 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,437 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesI 15
CrossesSep Silver Ave-Basin CR
LocationBasin
RouteInterstate 15
CountyJefferson County
StateMontana
Coordinates46.26965, -112.26044
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Sep Silver Ave-Basin CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Sep Silver Ave-Basin CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Sep Silver Ave-Basin CR carry?

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

How long is I 15 over Sep Silver Ave-Basin CR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Sep Silver Ave-Basin CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.