US Bridges

I 90 over St. Regis River

Fair

Mineral County, Montana · Saltese · Structure no. I00090010+07441

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,448
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over St. Regis River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over St. Regis River in Mineral County, Montana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 52 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 7,448 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,820 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesSt. Regis River
LocationSaltese
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates47.40843, -115.50638
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,448 (2023)
Projected traffic7,820 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over St. Regis River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I 90 over St. Regis River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over St. Regis River carry?

About 7,448 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over St. Regis River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over St. Regis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.