US Bridges

I 90 over Cnty RD 113-FRYER Creek

Good

Sweet Grass County, Montana · 4.3M E Springdale · Structure no. I00090358+04801

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,090
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Cnty RD 113-FRYER Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 90 over Cnty RD 113-FRYER Creek in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6,090 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,638 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesCnty RD 113-FRYER Creek
Location4.3M E Springdale
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.75633, -110.13312
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,090 (2023)
Projected traffic6,638 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Cnty RD 113-FRYER Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Cnty RD 113-FRYER 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over Cnty RD 113-FRYER Creek carry?

About 6,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Cnty RD 113-FRYER Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Cnty RD 113-FRYER Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.