US Bridges

I 90 EB over RR

Poor

Powell County, Montana · 4.3M W Garrison · Structure no. I00090170+00051

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,992
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over RR in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,992 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,381 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesRR
Location4.3M W Garrison
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.55673, -112.87533
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,992 (2023)
Projected traffic6,381 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 EB over RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 EB over RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over RR carry?

About 5,992 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over RR?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.