US Bridges

I 90 over Blackfoot River

Good

Missoula County, Montana · 0.6M W Bonner · Structure no. 000000000001434

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
486 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,216
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Blackfoot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Blackfoot River in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,216 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,526 by 2043. The structure is 486 ft (148.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesBlackfoot River
Location0.6M W Bonner
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.87174, -113.88693
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length486 ft (148.2 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,216 (2023)
Projected traffic6,526 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 Blackfoot River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Blackfoot River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Blackfoot River carry?

About 6,216 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Blackfoot River?

The structure is 486 ft (148.2 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Blackfoot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.