US Bridges

S 27th ST over Int 27th ST I 90

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · Billings-S 27th ST · Structure no. P00053000+00001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,538
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 27th ST over Int 27th ST I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 27th ST over Int 27th ST I 90 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1966, 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 9,538 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,015 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesS 27th ST
CrossesInt 27th ST I 90
LocationBillings-S 27th ST
RouteState Highway 3
StateMontana
Coordinates45.76766, -108.48726
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,538 (2023)
Projected traffic10,015 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
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S 27th ST over Int 27th ST I 90 built?

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

What condition is S 27th ST over Int 27th ST 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 S 27th ST over Int 27th ST I 90 carry?

About 9,538 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S 27th ST over Int 27th ST I 90?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns S 27th ST over Int 27th ST I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.