Kircher Creek RD over T and Y Canal 032
PoorPosted for loadCuster County, Montana · 4M NE Miles City · Structure no. L09021000+08001
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kircher Creek RD over T and Y Canal 032 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kircher Creek RD over T and Y Canal 032 in Custer County, Montana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kircher Creek RD over T and Y Canal 032 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kircher Creek RD over T and Y Canal 032 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Kircher Creek RD over T and Y Canal 032 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kircher Creek RD over T and Y Canal 032?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Kircher Creek RD over T and Y Canal 032?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.