US Bridges

I 15 over Int Kevin HWY

Good

Toole County, Montana · Kevin · Structure no. I00015379+02551

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
972
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Int Kevin HWY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Int Kevin HWY in Toole County, Montana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 972 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI 15
CrossesInt Kevin HWY
LocationKevin
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates48.74011, -111.86121
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic972 (2023)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2043
Trucks39%
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 15 over Int Kevin HWY built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Int Kevin HWY 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 15 over Int Kevin HWY carry?

About 972 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Int Kevin HWY?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Int Kevin HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.