US Bridges

Overpass RD over Sep I 15 009

Good

Pondera County, Montana · 1M N Brady · Structure no. L37354001+01001

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overpass RD over Sep I 15 009 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overpass RD over Sep I 15 009 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOverpass RD
CrossesSep I 15 009
Location1M N Brady
RouteCounty Highway 37354
StateMontana
Coordinates48.05194, -111.84268
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Overpass RD over Sep I 15 009 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Overpass RD over Sep I 15 009 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Overpass RD over Sep I 15 009 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Overpass RD over Sep I 15 009?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Overpass RD over Sep I 15 009?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.