US Bridges

I 15 over Sep Sierra RD E

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 4M N Helena · Structure no. I00015197+00392

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,202
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Sep Sierra RD E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Sep Sierra RD E in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,202 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,729 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesSep Sierra RD E
Location4M N Helena
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates46.66056, -112.01171
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,202 (2023)
Projected traffic6,729 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 15 over Sep Sierra RD E built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Sep Sierra RD E 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 15 over Sep Sierra RD E carry?

About 6,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Sep Sierra RD E?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Sep Sierra RD E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.