US Bridges

I 15 over Sep Amazon RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Montana · 3.7M N Boulder · Structure no. I00015167+07041

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,534
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Sep Amazon RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 15 over Sep Amazon RD in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,534 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,660 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesSep Amazon RD
Location3.7M N Boulder
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates46.28413, -112.09882
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,534 (2023)
Projected traffic2,660 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 15 over Sep Amazon RD built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Sep Amazon RD 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 Amazon RD carry?

About 2,534 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Sep Amazon RD?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Sep Amazon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.