Frontage Road 205 over Cottonwood Creek 072
PoorCuster County, Montana · 14M SW Miles City · Structure no. L09205002+07001
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 154 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frontage Road 205 over Cottonwood Creek 072 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage Road 205 over Cottonwood Creek 072 in Custer County, Montana. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frontage Road 205 over Cottonwood Creek 072 built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frontage Road 205 over Cottonwood Creek 072 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Frontage Road 205 over Cottonwood Creek 072 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Frontage Road 205 over Cottonwood Creek 072?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Frontage Road 205 over Cottonwood Creek 072?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.