US Bridges

S 69 over Int Boulder I 15

Fair

Jefferson County, Montana · Boulder · Structure no. P00069038+03961

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 69 over Int Boulder I 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 69 over Int Boulder I 15 in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesS 69
CrossesInt Boulder I 15
LocationBoulder
RouteState Highway 1503
StateMontana
Coordinates46.2466, -112.11891
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed—
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 S 69 over Int Boulder I 15 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 69 over Int Boulder I 15 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S 69 over Int Boulder I 15 carry?

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

How long is S 69 over Int Boulder I 15?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S 69 over Int Boulder I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.