US Bridges

I 15 over Int Gates of the Mtns

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 17M S Wolf Creek · Structure no. I00015209+01082

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,403
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Int Gates of the Mtns is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Int Gates of the Mtns 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 2,403 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,607 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI 15
CrossesInt Gates of the Mtns
Location17M S Wolf Creek
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates46.82016, -112.00161
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,403 (2023)
Projected traffic2,607 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Int Gates of the Mtns built?

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

What condition is I 15 over Int Gates of the Mtns 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 15 over Int Gates of the Mtns carry?

About 2,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Int Gates of the Mtns?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Int Gates of the Mtns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.