US Bridges

I 90 over Berry Creek

Good

Stillwater County, Montana · 7.4M E Reed Point · Structure no. I00090400+03662

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,861
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Berry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Berry Creek in Stillwater County, Montana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,861 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesBerry Creek
Location7.4M E Reed Point
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.70124, -109.39421
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,861 (2023)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Berry Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Berry Creek carry?

About 5,861 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Berry Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.