US Bridges

I 90 over Int N Deer Lodge

Fair

Powell County, Montana · 1.2M N Deer Lodge · Structure no. I00090184+09061

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,371
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Int N Deer Lodge is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Int N Deer Lodge in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1961, 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 5 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 4,371 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,720 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesInt N Deer Lodge
Location1.2M N Deer Lodge
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.41193, -112.72346
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,371 (2023)
Projected traffic4,720 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Int N Deer Lodge built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Int N Deer Lodge 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over Int N Deer Lodge carry?

About 4,371 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Int N Deer Lodge?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Int N Deer Lodge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.