US Bridges

I 90 over Int Nine Mile

Fair

Missoula County, Montana · 6.8M W Frenchtown · Structure no. I00090082+06231

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,499
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Int Nine Mile is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Int Nine Mile in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,499 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,773 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesInt Nine Mile
Location6.8M W Frenchtown
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates47.01941, -114.36738
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,499 (2023)
Projected traffic5,773 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 Nine Mile built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Int Nine Mile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Int Nine Mile carry?

About 5,499 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Int Nine Mile?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Int Nine Mile?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.