US Bridges

US 87 over Int Lockwood I 90

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · Billings · Structure no. P00016000+00001

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,199
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Int Lockwood I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 over Int Lockwood I 90 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 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 23,199 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,359 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesUS 87
CrossesInt Lockwood I 90
LocationBillings
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateMontana
Coordinates45.7964, -108.45695
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,199 (2023)
Projected traffic24,359 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 US 87 over Int Lockwood I 90 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 87 over Int Lockwood I 90 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 US 87 over Int Lockwood I 90 carry?

About 23,199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Int Lockwood I 90?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Int Lockwood I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.