S 72 over Bear Creek
GoodCarbon County, Montana · Belfry · Structure no. P00072010+06611
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,732
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 72 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 72 over Bear Creek in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,732 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,819 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 72 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 72 over Bear 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S 72 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,732 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S 72 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S 72 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.