Lander Crossing over Highwood Creek 060
FairChouteau County, Montana · 7M NW Highwood · Structure no. L08132003+05001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lander Crossing over Highwood Creek 060 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lander Crossing over Highwood Creek 060 in Chouteau County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lander Crossing over Highwood Creek 060 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lander Crossing over Highwood Creek 060 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Lander Crossing over Highwood Creek 060 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lander Crossing over Highwood Creek 060?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lander Crossing over Highwood Creek 060?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.