US Bridges

I 90 over Int Pipestone

Good

Jefferson County, Montana · 6.8M W Whitehall · Structure no. I00090241+09761

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Int Pipestone is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Int Pipestone in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1966, 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,952 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesInt Pipestone
Location6.8M W Whitehall
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.90527, -112.24268
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2023)
Projected traffic4,952 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Int Pipestone built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Int Pipestone 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Int Pipestone carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Int Pipestone?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Int Pipestone?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.