US Bridges

I 90 over Jr Grade Sep

Fair

Powell County, Montana · 6.2M N Deer Lodge · Structure no. I00090180+04301

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,463
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Jr Grade Sep is a concrete slab carrying I 90 over Jr Grade Sep in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 64 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 10,463 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesJr Grade Sep
Location6.2M N Deer Lodge
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.47663, -112.72318
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,463 (2023)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Jr Grade Sep built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is I 90 over Jr Grade Sep 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Jr Grade Sep carry?

About 10,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Jr Grade Sep?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Jr Grade Sep?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.