US Bridges

I 90 over Int Reserve Street

Poor

Missoula County, Montana · Missoula · Structure no. I00090101+07082

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,664
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Int Reserve Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Int Reserve Street in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,664 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,552 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesInt Reserve Street
LocationMissoula
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.91333, -114.03423
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,664 (2023)
Projected traffic14,552 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$696,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Int Reserve Street built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Int Reserve Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over Int Reserve Street carry?

About 13,664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Int Reserve Street?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Int Reserve Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.