US Bridges

I 90 over Int Nissler

Fair

Silver Bow County, Montana · 1.2M W Rocker · Structure no. I00090219+01691

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,361
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Int Nissler is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Int Nissler 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 7,361 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,728 by 2043. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesInt Nissler
Location1.2M W Rocker
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates46.00803, -112.63834
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,361 (2023)
Projected traffic7,728 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Int Nissler built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Int Nissler 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 Int Nissler carry?

About 7,361 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Int Nissler?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Int Nissler?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.