US Bridges

I 15 over RR

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 2M N Craig · Structure no. I00015235+09781

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

About this bridge

I 15 over RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over RR 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 366 ft (111.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesRR
Location2M N Craig
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates47.0978, -111.9519
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 15 over RR built?

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

What condition is I 15 over RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over RR carry?

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

How long is I 15 over RR?

The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.