US Bridges

I 94 over O`fallon Creek

Good

Prairie County, Montana · 1M SW Fallon · Structure no. I00094184+01151

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,939
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over O`fallon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over O`fallon Creek in Prairie County, Montana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesO`fallon Creek
Location1M SW Fallon
RouteInterstate 94
StateMontana
Coordinates46.82485, -105.15471
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2023)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over O`fallon Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over O`fallon Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over O`fallon Creek carry?

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over O`fallon Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over O`fallon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.