US Bridges

I 90 over Int E Missoula

Fair

Missoula County, Montana · East Missoula · Structure no. I00090107+02701

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,294
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Int E Missoula is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Int E Missoula in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 5 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 10,294 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,808 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesInt E Missoula
LocationEast Missoula
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.8667, -113.95135
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,294 (2023)
Projected traffic10,808 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 E Missoula built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I 90 over Int E Missoula 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 90 over Int E Missoula carry?

About 10,294 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Int E Missoula?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Int E Missoula?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.