US Bridges

I 90 EB over St. Regis River

Fair

Mineral County, Montana · St. Regis · Structure no. I00090033+05281

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,559
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over St. Regis River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over St. Regis River in Mineral County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 3,559 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,736 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesSt. Regis River
LocationSt. Regis
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMineral County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.29545, -115.09827
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,559 (2023)
Projected traffic3,736 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over St. Regis River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 EB 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 November 2023.

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

About 3,559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over St. Regis River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over St. Regis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.