US Bridges

S 91 over Int East Big Timber I 90

Fair

Sweet Grass County, Montana · 2M E Big Timber · Structure no. P00091003+00311

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,133
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 91 over Int East Big Timber I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 91 over Int East Big Timber I 90 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 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 2,133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesS 91
CrossesInt East Big Timber I 90
Location2M E Big Timber
RouteState Highway 91
StateMontana
Coordinates45.83207, -109.90885
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,133 (2023)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S 91 over Int East Big Timber I 90 built?

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

What condition is S 91 over Int East Big Timber I 90 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S 91 over Int East Big Timber I 90 carry?

About 2,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S 91 over Int East Big Timber I 90?

The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S 91 over Int East Big Timber I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.