US Bridges

I 15 over Int Wolf Creek

Fair

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · Wolf Creek · Structure no. I00015226+07632

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,555
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Int Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Int Wolf Creek in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 2,555 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,771 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesI 15
CrossesInt Wolf Creek
LocationWolf Creek
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates47.00592, -112.0705
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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
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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Int Wolf Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Int Wolf Creek carry?

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

How long is I 15 over Int Wolf Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Int Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.