US Bridges

I 90 over Int Dry Creek

Fair

Mineral County, Montana · 5M W Superior · Structure no. I00090042+03691

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,719
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Int Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Int Dry Creek 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 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 3,719 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,904 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesInt Dry Creek
Location5M W Superior
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates47.22604, -114.9698
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,719 (2023)
Projected traffic3,904 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Int Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Int Dry Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 90 over Int Dry Creek carry?

About 3,719 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Int Dry Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Int Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.