Powderville RD over Sand Creek 003
FairCuster County, Montana · 42M SE Miles City · Structure no. L09203011+08001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powderville RD over Sand Creek 003 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powderville RD over Sand Creek 003 in Custer County, Montana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Powderville RD over Sand Creek 003 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Powderville RD over Sand Creek 003 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Powderville RD over Sand Creek 003 carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Powderville RD over Sand Creek 003?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Powderville RD over Sand Creek 003?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.