US Bridges

Mt Highland DR over Int Cont DR I 90 011

Fair

Silver Bow County, Montana · Butte-Mt Highland DR · Structure no. L47588000+02001

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Highland DR over Int Cont DR I 90 011 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Highland DR over Int Cont DR I 90 011 in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 56 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMt Highland DR
CrossesInt Cont DR I 90 011
LocationButte-Mt Highland DR
RouteState Highway 47422
StateMontana
Coordinates45.96076, -112.47181
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mt Highland DR over Int Cont DR I 90 011 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Mt Highland DR over Int Cont DR I 90 011 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Highland DR over Int Cont DR I 90 011 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mt Highland DR over Int Cont DR I 90 011?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Highland DR over Int Cont DR I 90 011?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.