US Bridges

I 15 over Int Craig

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · Craig · Structure no. I00015234+02161

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,201
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Int Craig is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Int Craig in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,201 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,343 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesI 15
CrossesInt Craig
LocationCraig
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates47.07559, -111.96668
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,201 (2023)
Projected traffic2,343 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 Craig built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Int Craig 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Int Craig carry?

About 2,201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Int Craig?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Int Craig?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.