US Bridges

Chance RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstone

Good

Carbon County, Montana · 9M S Belfry · Structure no. 000000202102382

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chance RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstone is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chance RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstone in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 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 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesChance RD
CrossesClarks Fk Yellowstone
Location9M S Belfry
RouteCounty Highway 5128
StateMontana
Coordinates45.01181, -109.06203
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Chance RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstone built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chance RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstone 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chance RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstone carry?

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

How long is Chance RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstone?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chance RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstone?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.