US Bridges

I 90 over Cove Irrigation Ditch

Good

Stillwater County, Montana · 6.2M W Park City · Structure no. I00090419+08771

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,321
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Cove Irrigation Ditch is a steel culvert carrying I 90 over Cove Irrigation Ditch in Stillwater County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,321 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,430 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesCove Irrigation Ditch
Location6.2M W Park City
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.60287, -109.04474
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,321 (2023)
Projected traffic13,430 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$374,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Cove Irrigation Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Cove Irrigation Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Cove Irrigation Ditch carry?

About 12,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Cove Irrigation Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I 90 over Cove Irrigation Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.