US Bridges

I 90 Westbound over P 69

Fair

Jefferson County, Montana · 3.1M W Cardwell · Structure no. I00090253+03082

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Westbound over P 69 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Westbound over P 69 in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 5,175 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,743 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90 Westbound
CrossesP 69
Location3.1M W Cardwell
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.87538, -112.01469
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 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
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 90 Westbound over P 69 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 Westbound over P 69 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 Westbound over P 69 carry?

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

How long is I 90 Westbound over P 69?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Westbound over P 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.