US Bridges

Saddle Drive over S Helena Int I 15 156

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 1M S Helena · Structure no. L25608000+00001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,722
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddle Drive over S Helena Int I 15 156 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saddle Drive over S Helena Int I 15 156 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 5,722 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,094 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesSaddle Drive
CrossesS Helena Int I 15 156
Location1M S Helena
RouteCity Street 5827
StateMontana
Coordinates46.57462, -111.97466
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,722 (2023)
Projected traffic6,094 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Saddle Drive over S Helena Int I 15 156 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saddle Drive over S Helena Int I 15 156 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Saddle Drive over S Helena Int I 15 156 carry?

About 5,722 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Saddle Drive over S Helena Int I 15 156?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Saddle Drive over S Helena Int I 15 156?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.