US Bridges

I 90 over Valley Creek

Fair

Stillwater County, Montana · 1.9M W Park City · Structure no. I00090424+07552

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Valley Creek 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 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 6,161 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,715 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesValley Creek
Location1.9M W Park City
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.62629, -108.95036
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,161 (2023)
Projected traffic6,715 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Valley Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Valley Creek carry?

About 6,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Valley Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.