US Bridges

Zoo DR over Shiloh Interchange 014

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · Billings-Zoo DR · Structure no. L56200000+08001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
446 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,917
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zoo DR over Shiloh Interchange 014 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zoo DR over Shiloh Interchange 014 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,917 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,413 by 2043. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesZoo DR
CrossesShiloh Interchange 014
LocationBillings-Zoo DR
RouteCity Street 103
StateMontana
Coordinates45.73222, -108.60389
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,917 (2023)
Projected traffic10,413 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Zoo DR over Shiloh Interchange 014 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zoo DR over Shiloh Interchange 014 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Zoo DR over Shiloh Interchange 014 carry?

About 9,917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zoo DR over Shiloh Interchange 014?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Zoo DR over Shiloh Interchange 014?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.