US Bridges

I 90 over Sep Airway Blvd

Good

Missoula County, Montana · Airport Interchange · Structure no. I00090099+09351

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,090
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Sep Airway Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Sep Airway Blvd in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12,090 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,694 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesSep Airway Blvd
LocationAirport Interchange
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.92321, -114.06831
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,090 (2023)
Projected traffic12,694 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sep Airway Blvd built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Sep Airway Blvd 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over Sep Airway Blvd carry?

About 12,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Sep Airway Blvd?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Sep Airway Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.