US Bridges

I 94 over Spring Creek Road

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 11.2M E Pompeys Pillar · Structure no. I00094034+02451

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,255
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Spring Creek Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 94 over Spring Creek Road in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,255 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,367 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesSpring Creek Road
Location11.2M E Pompeys Pillar
RouteInterstate 94
CountyYellowstone County
StateMontana
Coordinates46.04604, -107.78715
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,255 (2023)
Projected traffic2,367 by 2043
Trucks30%
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 Spring Creek Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over Spring Creek Road 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 94 over Spring Creek Road carry?

About 2,255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Spring Creek Road?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Spring Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.