US Bridges

S 21 over Int Conrad I 15

Fair

Pondera County, Montana · Conrad · Structure no. P00021005+01641

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 21 over Int Conrad I 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 21 over Int Conrad I 15 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesS 21
CrossesInt Conrad I 15
LocationConrad
RouteU.S. Route 21
StateMontana
Coordinates48.18132, -111.93544
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 S 21 over Int Conrad I 15 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 21 over Int Conrad I 15 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S 21 over Int Conrad I 15 carry?

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

How long is S 21 over Int Conrad I 15?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S 21 over Int Conrad I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.