Bannack Bench RD over Horse Praire Creek 010
FairPosted for loadBeaverhead County, Montana · 1M N Grant · Structure no. L01008001+08001
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bannack Bench RD over Horse Praire Creek 010 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bannack Bench RD over Horse Praire Creek 010 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bannack Bench RD over Horse Praire Creek 010 built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bannack Bench RD over Horse Praire Creek 010 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Bannack Bench RD over Horse Praire Creek 010 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bannack Bench RD over Horse Praire Creek 010?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bannack Bench RD over Horse Praire Creek 010?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.