US Bridges

HWY 463 over Rotten Grass Creek 008

Good

Big Horn County, Montana · 15M SW Lodge Grass · Structure no. L02090002+02001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 463 over Rotten Grass Creek 008 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 463 over Rotten Grass Creek 008 in Big Horn 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesHWY 463
CrossesRotten Grass Creek 008
Location15M SW Lodge Grass
RouteCounty Highway 2090
StateMontana
Coordinates45.20268, -107.61274
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 463 over Rotten Grass Creek 008 built?

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

What condition is HWY 463 over Rotten Grass Creek 008 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 463 over Rotten Grass Creek 008 carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY 463 over Rotten Grass Creek 008?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 463 over Rotten Grass Creek 008?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.