US Bridges

Lincoln RD over Int Lincoln-I 15

Poor

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 10M N Helena · Structure no. S00279000+00001

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,492
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln RD over Int Lincoln-I 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln RD over Int Lincoln-I 15 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 63 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,492 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,279 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesLincoln RD
CrossesInt Lincoln-I 15
Location10M N Helena
RouteState Highway 5826
StateMontana
Coordinates46.70445, -112.01203
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,492 (2023)
Projected traffic8,279 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Lincoln RD over Int Lincoln-I 15 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Lincoln RD over Int Lincoln-I 15 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln RD over Int Lincoln-I 15 carry?

About 7,492 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln RD over Int Lincoln-I 15?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln RD over Int Lincoln-I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.