US Bridges

Stockyard RD over Lodge Creek 022

FairPosted for load

Blaine County, Montana · 2M E Chinook · Structure no. L03048001+08001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stockyard RD over Lodge Creek 022 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stockyard RD over Lodge Creek 022 in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesStockyard RD
CrossesLodge Creek 022
Location2M E Chinook
RouteCounty Highway 3303
StateMontana
Coordinates48.58279, -109.19402
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 Stockyard RD over Lodge Creek 022 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stockyard RD over Lodge Creek 022 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Stockyard RD over Lodge Creek 022 carry?

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

How long is Stockyard RD over Lodge Creek 022?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Stockyard RD over Lodge Creek 022?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.