US Bridges

I 90 Eastbound over Int Whitehall

Fair

Jefferson County, Montana · Whitehall · Structure no. I00090249+00261

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Eastbound over Int Whitehall is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Eastbound over Int Whitehall 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 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 5,175 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,743 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90 Eastbound
CrossesInt Whitehall
LocationWhitehall
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.87759, -112.10203
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,175 (2023)
Projected traffic5,743 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Eastbound over Int Whitehall built?

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

What condition is I 90 Eastbound over Int Whitehall 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 Eastbound over Int Whitehall carry?

About 5,175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Eastbound over Int Whitehall?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Eastbound over Int Whitehall?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.