US Bridges

I 90 over Drainage

Good

Mineral County, Montana · St. Regis · Structure no. I00090033+01001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,111
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Drainage is a steel culvert carrying I 90 over Drainage in Mineral County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,111 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,517 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesDrainage
LocationSt. Regis
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates47.29858, -115.10481
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,111 (2023)
Projected traffic8,517 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Drainage built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Drainage 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Drainage carry?

About 8,111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns I 90 over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.