Gap RD over Highwood Creek 042
GoodChouteau County, Montana · 8M S Big Sag · Structure no. L08233008+04001
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gap RD over Highwood Creek 042 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gap RD over Highwood Creek 042 in Chouteau County, Montana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Gap RD over Highwood Creek 042 built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gap RD over Highwood Creek 042 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 Gap RD over Highwood Creek 042 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Gap RD over Highwood Creek 042?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Gap RD over Highwood Creek 042?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.