US Bridges

Ramp to Main ST over Int S Deer Lodge-I 90

Fair

Powell County, Montana · 1M S Deer Lodge · Structure no. S00275003+00921

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Main ST over Int S Deer Lodge-I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to Main ST over Int S Deer Lodge-I 90 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 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 256 ft (78 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp to Main ST
CrossesInt S Deer Lodge-I 90
Location1M S Deer Lodge
RouteState Highway 275
StateMontana
Coordinates46.37382, -112.73854
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Ramp to Main ST over Int S Deer Lodge-I 90 built?

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

What condition is Ramp to Main ST over Int S Deer Lodge-I 90 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to Main ST over Int S Deer Lodge-I 90 carry?

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

How long is Ramp to Main ST over Int S Deer Lodge-I 90?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Main ST over Int S Deer Lodge-I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.