US Bridges

I 90 over Sep Indian CR Frontage R

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 13M E Billings · Structure no. I00090465+07402

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,946
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Sep Indian CR Frontage R is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 90 over Sep Indian CR Frontage R in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,946 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,143 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesSep Indian CR Frontage R
Location13M E Billings
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.78447, -108.22105
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,946 (2023)
Projected traffic4,143 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Sep Indian CR Frontage R built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Sep Indian CR Frontage R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Sep Indian CR Frontage R carry?

About 3,946 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Sep Indian CR Frontage R?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Sep Indian CR Frontage R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.