Frontage Road 205 over Snell Creek 073
PoorPosted for loadCuster County, Montana · 17M SW Miles City · Structure no. L09205006+00001
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frontage Road 205 over Snell Creek 073 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage Road 205 over Snell Creek 073 in Custer County, Montana. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frontage Road 205 over Snell Creek 073 built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frontage Road 205 over Snell Creek 073 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Frontage Road 205 over Snell Creek 073 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Frontage Road 205 over Snell Creek 073?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Frontage Road 205 over Snell Creek 073?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.