US Bridges

Pryor Mountain Roa over Bridger Creek

Good

Carbon County, Montana · 3M S Bridger · Structure no. 000000202002390

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pryor Mountain Roa over Bridger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pryor Mountain Roa over Bridger Creek in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPryor Mountain Roa
CrossesBridger Creek
Location3M S Bridger
RouteCounty Highway 5310
StateMontana
Coordinates45.25771, -108.90665
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pryor Mountain Roa over Bridger Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pryor Mountain Roa over Bridger Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pryor Mountain Roa over Bridger Creek carry?

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

How long is Pryor Mountain Roa over Bridger Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pryor Mountain Roa over Bridger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.