US Bridges

E Custer Ave over Int Custer Ave-I 15

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · Helena-E Custer Ave · Structure no. U05802002+04741

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,988
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Custer Ave over Int Custer Ave-I 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Custer Ave over Int Custer Ave-I 15 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 16,988 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,837 by 2043. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE Custer Ave
CrossesInt Custer Ave-I 15
LocationHelena-E Custer Ave
RouteCity Street 5802
StateMontana
Coordinates46.61659, -112.01094
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,988 (2023)
Projected traffic17,837 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 E Custer Ave over Int Custer Ave-I 15 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Custer Ave over Int Custer Ave-I 15 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E Custer Ave over Int Custer Ave-I 15 carry?

About 16,988 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is E Custer Ave over Int Custer Ave-I 15?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns E Custer Ave over Int Custer Ave-I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.