US Bridges

I 15 over Sep Lyons Creek Road

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 6M S Wolf Creek · Structure no. I00015220+04981

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,555
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Sep Lyons Creek Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Sep Lyons Creek Road in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,555 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,771 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesI 15
CrossesSep Lyons Creek Road
Location6M S Wolf Creek
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates46.93823, -112.12676
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,555 (2023)
Projected traffic2,771 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sep Lyons Creek Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Sep Lyons Creek Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Sep Lyons Creek Road carry?

About 2,555 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Sep Lyons Creek Road?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Sep Lyons Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.