US Bridges

I 90 over Sep Sager Lane

Good

Powell County, Montana · 5M S Deer Lodge · Structure no. I00090191+08642

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,354
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Sep Sager Lane is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 90 over Sep Sager Lane in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,354 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,809 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesSep Sager Lane
Location5M S Deer Lodge
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.31738, -112.74488
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,354 (2023)
Projected traffic5,809 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Sep Sager Lane built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Sep Sager Lane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Sep Sager Lane carry?

About 5,354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Sep Sager Lane?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Sep Sager Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.