US Bridges

I 90 over St. Regis River

Fair

Mineral County, Montana · 4.3M W St. Regis · Structure no. I00090029+03682

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
388 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,056
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over St. Regis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over St. Regis River in Mineral County, Montana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,056 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,258 by 2043. The structure is 388 ft (118.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesSt. Regis River
Location4.3M W St. Regis
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMineral County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.29995, -115.17862
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,056 (2023)
Projected traffic4,258 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

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 4,056 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over St. Regis River?

The structure is 388 ft (118.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over St. Regis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.