US Bridges

Strauch RD over Sep I 90 013

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 1M E Laurel · Structure no. L56682000+01901

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strauch RD over Sep I 90 013 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strauch RD over Sep I 90 013 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStrauch RD
CrossesSep I 90 013
Location1M E Laurel
RouteState Highway 1188
StateMontana
Coordinates45.6706, -108.74054
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Strauch RD over Sep I 90 013 built?

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

What condition is Strauch RD over Sep I 90 013 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Strauch RD over Sep I 90 013 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Strauch RD over Sep I 90 013?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Strauch RD over Sep I 90 013?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.