US Bridges

I 15 over Int Rocker

Fair

Silver Bow County, Montana · Rocker · Structure no. I00015122+04231

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,824
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Int Rocker is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Int Rocker in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,824 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,365 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI 15
CrossesInt Rocker
LocationRocker
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates46.00659, -112.61109
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,824 (2023)
Projected traffic11,365 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Rocker built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Int Rocker 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 15 over Int Rocker carry?

About 10,824 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Int Rocker?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Int Rocker?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.