US Bridges

I 15 Frontage RD over Basin Creek 041

Poor

Jefferson County, Montana · Basin · Structure no. L22099008+09001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 Frontage RD over Basin Creek 041 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 Frontage RD over Basin Creek 041 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI 15 Frontage RD
CrossesBasin Creek 041
LocationBasin
RouteState Highway 22099
StateMontana
Coordinates46.26864, -112.26047
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Frontage RD over Basin Creek 041 built?

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

What condition is I 15 Frontage RD over Basin Creek 041 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 Frontage RD over Basin Creek 041 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 15 Frontage RD over Basin Creek 041?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 Frontage RD over Basin Creek 041?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.