US Bridges

I 90 over Int W Billings-U 1020

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · Billings · Structure no. I00090445+09642

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,451
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Int W Billings-U 1020 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Int W Billings-U 1020 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 9,451 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,065 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesInt W Billings-U 1020
LocationBillings
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.74934, -108.5603
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,451 (2023)
Projected traffic10,065 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 90 over Int W Billings-U 1020 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Int W Billings-U 1020 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 I 90 over Int W Billings-U 1020 carry?

About 9,451 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Int W Billings-U 1020?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Int W Billings-U 1020?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.