US Bridges

Cottonwood RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstne 028

Good

Carbon County, Montana · 1M E Silesia · Structure no. L05304005+00001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottonwood RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstne 028 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottonwood RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstne 028 in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCottonwood RD
CrossesClarks Fk Yellowstne 028
Location1M E Silesia
RouteCounty Highway 5305
StateMontana
Coordinates45.55706, -108.82526
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2023)
Projected traffic439 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Cottonwood RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstne 028 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottonwood RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstne 028 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cottonwood RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstne 028 carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cottonwood RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstne 028?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cottonwood RD over Clarks Fk Yellowstne 028?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.