US Bridges

I 15 over Int 1st ST NE

Good

Toole County, Montana · Sunburst · Structure no. I00015389+08151

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
955
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Int 1st ST NE is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 15 over Int 1st ST NE in Toole 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 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 955 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI 15
CrossesInt 1st ST NE
LocationSunburst
RouteInterstate 15
StateMontana
Coordinates48.8849, -111.90312
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2023)
Projected traffic1,003 by 2043
Trucks40%
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 1st ST NE built?

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

What condition is I 15 over Int 1st ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 15 over Int 1st ST NE carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Int 1st ST NE?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 15 over Int 1st ST NE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.