US Bridges

I 15 over Sep 9th RD NE

Good

Teton County, Montana · 3M N Power · Structure no. I00015304+06771

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,969
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Sep 9th RD NE is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 15 over Sep 9th RD NE in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,969 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,067 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesSep 9th RD NE
Location3M N Power
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates47.74115, -111.66598
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,969 (2023)
Projected traffic2,067 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 15 over Sep 9th RD NE built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Sep 9th RD NE 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 15 over Sep 9th RD NE carry?

About 1,969 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Sep 9th RD NE?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Sep 9th RD NE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.