US Bridges

S 72 over Silver Tip Creek

Good

Carbon County, Montana · 3M N Belfry · Structure no. P00072013+07141

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,732
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 72 over Silver Tip Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 72 over Silver Tip Creek in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 72
CrossesSilver Tip Creek
Location3M N Belfry
RouteState Highway 72
StateMontana
Coordinates45.17986, -108.99224
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,732 (2023)
Projected traffic1,819 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S 72 over Silver Tip Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 72 over Silver Tip 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S 72 over Silver Tip Creek carry?

About 1,732 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S 72 over Silver Tip Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S 72 over Silver Tip Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.