US Bridges

US 310 over Bridger Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Montana · 2M S Bridger · Structure no. P00004023+05561

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,932
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 310 over Bridger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 310 over Bridger Creek in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 1,932 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,029 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 310
CrossesBridger Creek
Location2M S Bridger
RouteU.S. Route 310
StateMontana
Coordinates45.26158, -108.90932
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,932 (2023)
Projected traffic2,029 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 310 over Bridger Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 310 over Bridger 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 310 over Bridger Creek carry?

About 1,932 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 310 over Bridger Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 310 over Bridger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.