US Bridges

I90 over Mt Power RR Spur

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · Billings · Structure no. 000000202301763

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,488
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I90 over Mt Power RR Spur is a concrete culvert carrying I90 over Mt Power RR Spur in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,488 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,405 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI90
CrossesMt Power RR Spur
LocationBillings
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.7739, -108.4867
Functional classUrban 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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,488 (2023)
Projected traffic31,405 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 I90 over Mt Power RR Spur built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I90 over Mt Power RR Spur 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I90 over Mt Power RR Spur carry?

About 29,488 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I90 over Mt Power RR Spur?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I90 over Mt Power RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.