US Bridges

I 90 over Deer Creek Road

Good

Missoula County, Montana · 1.9M W Bonner · Structure no. I00090109+02242

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

About this bridge

I 90 over Deer Creek Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Deer Creek Road 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 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 10,294 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,808 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesDeer Creek Road
Location1.9M W Bonner
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.87735, -113.91304
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 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
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Deer Creek Road built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Deer Creek Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 90 over Deer Creek Road carry?

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

How long is I 90 over Deer Creek Road?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Deer Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.