US Bridges

I 94 over East I RD

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 2.5M E Ballantine · Structure no. I00094017+04162

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,611
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over East I RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over East I RD in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,611 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,741 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesEast I RD
Location2.5M E Ballantine
RouteInterstate 94
StateMontana
Coordinates45.95833, -108.10315
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,611 (2023)
Projected traffic2,741 by 2043
Trucks26%
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 94 over East I RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over East I RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over East I RD carry?

About 2,611 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over East I RD?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over East I RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.