Geyser Cutoff RD over Cottonwood Creek 052
GoodPosted for loadChouteau County, Montana · 14M SW Geraldine · Structure no. L08203014+04001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Geyser Cutoff RD over Cottonwood Creek 052 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geyser Cutoff RD over Cottonwood Creek 052 in Chouteau County, Montana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Geyser Cutoff RD over Cottonwood Creek 052 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Geyser Cutoff RD over Cottonwood Creek 052 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Geyser Cutoff RD over Cottonwood Creek 052 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Geyser Cutoff RD over Cottonwood Creek 052?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Geyser Cutoff RD over Cottonwood Creek 052?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.