Moon Creek RD over Tongue River 041
FairCuster County, Montana · 43M SW Miles City · Structure no. L09201031+01001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moon Creek RD over Tongue River 041 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moon Creek RD over Tongue River 041 in Custer County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.7 mi (138 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Moon Creek RD over Tongue River 041 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moon Creek RD over Tongue River 041 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Moon Creek RD over Tongue River 041 carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Moon Creek RD over Tongue River 041?
The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Moon Creek RD over Tongue River 041?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.