US Bridges

S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Red Rock Creek

Fair

Blaine County, Montana · Chinook · Structure no. S00529000+00001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Red Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Red Rock Creek in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 529-CLEAR CR RD
CrossesRed Rock Creek
LocationChinook
RouteState Highway 529
StateMontana
Coordinates48.58281, -109.23891
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2023)
Projected traffic269 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Red Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Red Rock Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Red Rock Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Red Rock Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Red Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.