US Bridges

I 90 over Int Lothrop

Fair

Missoula County, Montana · 2.5M E Alberton · Structure no. I00090077+06412

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,584
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Int Lothrop is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Int Lothrop in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 years old, older 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 4,584 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,813 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesInt Lothrop
Location2.5M E Alberton
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.99352, -114.44577
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,584 (2023)
Projected traffic4,813 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 Lothrop built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I 90 over Int Lothrop 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Int Lothrop carry?

About 4,584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Int Lothrop?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Int Lothrop?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.