US Bridges

Milligan Canyon RD over Int Milligan-I 90 004

Fair

Jefferson County, Montana · 11M W Cardwell · Structure no. L22858000+01001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milligan Canyon RD over Int Milligan-I 90 004 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Milligan Canyon RD over Int Milligan-I 90 004 in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesMilligan Canyon RD
CrossesInt Milligan-I 90 004
Location11M W Cardwell
RouteCounty Highway 22858
StateMontana
Coordinates45.91477, -111.74281
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Milligan Canyon RD over Int Milligan-I 90 004 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milligan Canyon RD over Int Milligan-I 90 004 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Milligan Canyon RD over Int Milligan-I 90 004 carry?

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

How long is Milligan Canyon RD over Int Milligan-I 90 004?

The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Milligan Canyon RD over Int Milligan-I 90 004?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.