US Bridges

US 287 over Int Augusta I 15

Fair

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 1M NE Wolf Creek · Structure no. P00009000+00001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Int Augusta I 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Int Augusta I 15 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesUS 287
CrossesInt Augusta I 15
Location1M NE Wolf Creek
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateMontana
Coordinates47.02102, -112.0468
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2023)
Projected traffic592 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 US 287 over Int Augusta I 15 built?

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

What condition is US 287 over Int Augusta I 15 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Int Augusta I 15 carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Int Augusta I 15?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Int Augusta I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.