US Bridges

I 15 over Int Divide-Hwy 43

Good

Silver Bow County, Montana · Divide · Structure no. I00015102+04872

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,283
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Int Divide-Hwy 43 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Int Divide-Hwy 43 in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,283 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,465 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI 15
CrossesInt Divide-Hwy 43
LocationDivide
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates45.75284, -112.73176
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,283 (2023)
Projected traffic2,465 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 15 over Int Divide-Hwy 43 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Int Divide-Hwy 43 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 15 over Int Divide-Hwy 43 carry?

About 2,283 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Int Divide-Hwy 43?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Int Divide-Hwy 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.