US Bridges

I 90 over Black Foot River

Good

Missoula County, Montana · 0.6 M West Bonner · Structure no. 000000202001435

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
468 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,216
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Black Foot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Black Foot River in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 468 ft (142.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesBlack Foot River
Location0.6 M West Bonner
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.87189, -113.88678
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length468 ft (142.7 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Black Foot River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Black Foot 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 Black Foot River carry?

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

How long is I 90 over Black Foot River?

The structure is 468 ft (142.7 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Black Foot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.