US Bridges

I 90 over Int West Big Timber

Good

Sweet Grass County, Montana · 1.2M W Big Timber · Structure no. I00090367+05231

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,977
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Int West Big Timber is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Int West Big Timber in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4,977 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesInt West Big Timber
Location1.2M W Big Timber
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.82508, -109.97288
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,977 (2023)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Int West Big Timber built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Int West Big Timber 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over Int West Big Timber carry?

About 4,977 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Int West Big Timber?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Int West Big Timber?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.