US Bridges

I 15 over Silverbow Creek-Rr

Good

Silver Bow County, Montana · 1.2M W Butte · Structure no. 000000000001106

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
598 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,379
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Silverbow Creek-Rr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Silverbow Creek-Rr in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 7,379 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,747 by 2043. The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesSilverbow Creek-Rr
Location1.2M W Butte
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates45.99685, -112.5665
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length598 ft (182.3 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,379 (2023)
Projected traffic7,747 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 15 over Silverbow Creek-Rr built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Silverbow Creek-Rr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Silverbow Creek-Rr carry?

About 7,379 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Silverbow Creek-Rr?

The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Silverbow Creek-Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.