US Bridges

I 15 over Teton River

Fair

Teton County, Montana · 6M N Dutton · Structure no. I00015318+05741

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
433 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,703
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Teton River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Teton River in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,703 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,787 by 2043. The structure is 433 ft (131.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesTeton River
Location6M N Dutton
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates47.92271, -111.73163
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length433 ft (131.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,703 (2023)
Projected traffic1,787 by 2043
Trucks25%
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 15 over Teton River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Teton River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 15 over Teton River carry?

About 1,703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Teton River?

The structure is 433 ft (131.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Teton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.