US Bridges

S 518 over Int Montana City-I 15

Good

Jefferson County, Montana · Montana City · Structure no. S00518000+00001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,885
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 518 over Int Montana City-I 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 518 over Int Montana City-I 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,885 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,297 by 2043. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesS 518
CrossesInt Montana City-I 15
LocationMontana City
RouteState Highway 518
StateMontana
Coordinates46.54057, -111.94493
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,885 (2023)
Projected traffic6,297 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 518 over Int Montana City-I 15 built?

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

What condition is S 518 over Int Montana City-I 15 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does S 518 over Int Montana City-I 15 carry?

About 5,885 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 518 over Int Montana City-I 15?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S 518 over Int Montana City-I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.