US Bridges

Black Bridge RD over Little Bighorn River 024

Good

Big Horn County, Montana · 3M SW Wyola · Structure no. L02269000+01001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Bridge RD over Little Bighorn River 024 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Bridge RD over Little Bighorn River 024 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBlack Bridge RD
CrossesLittle Bighorn River 024
Location3M SW Wyola
RouteCounty Highway 2269
StateMontana
Coordinates45.10106, -107.44047
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Black Bridge RD over Little Bighorn River 024 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Bridge RD over Little Bighorn River 024 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Black Bridge RD over Little Bighorn River 024 carry?

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

How long is Black Bridge RD over Little Bighorn River 024?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Black Bridge RD over Little Bighorn River 024?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.