US Bridges

S 431 over Int Power I 15

Fair

Teton County, Montana · Power · Structure no. S00431019+08551

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
347 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 431 over Int Power I 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 431 over Int Power I 15 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 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 493 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2043. The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesS 431
CrossesInt Power I 15
LocationPower
RouteState Highway 431
StateMontana
Coordinates47.71225, -111.66002
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2023)
Projected traffic518 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 431 over Int Power I 15 built?

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

What condition is S 431 over Int Power I 15 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S 431 over Int Power I 15 carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 431 over Int Power I 15?

The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S 431 over Int Power I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.