US Bridges

I 94 over Sarpy Creek

Good

Treasure County, Montana · 18.6M E Bighorn · Structure no. I00094071+07241

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,521
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Sarpy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Sarpy Creek in Treasure County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,521 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,647 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesSarpy Creek
Location18.6M E Bighorn
RouteInterstate 94
StateMontana
Coordinates46.26318, -107.14445
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,521 (2023)
Projected traffic2,647 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 94 over Sarpy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over Sarpy Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over Sarpy Creek carry?

About 2,521 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Sarpy Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Sarpy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.