US Bridges

I 90 over Sep Laird St-Frontage RD

Fair

Silver Bow County, Montana · 3.1M W Rocker · Structure no. I00090216+06721

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,506
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Sep Laird St-Frontage RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Sep Laird St-Frontage RD in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,506 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,881 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesSep Laird St-Frontage RD
Location3.1M W Rocker
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.00992, -112.68943
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,506 (2023)
Projected traffic7,881 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Sep Laird St-Frontage RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Sep Laird St-Frontage RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Sep Laird St-Frontage RD carry?

About 7,506 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Sep Laird St-Frontage RD?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Sep Laird St-Frontage RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.