US Bridges

County Road 214 over Pumpkin Creek 043

Fair

Custer County, Montana · 6M SW Volborg · Structure no. L09214002+08001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 214 over Pumpkin Creek 043 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 214 over Pumpkin Creek 043 in Custer County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 214
CrossesPumpkin Creek 043
Location6M SW Volborg
RouteCounty Highway 9214
CountyCuster County
StateMontana
Coordinates45.79401, -105.71929
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 214 over Pumpkin Creek 043 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 214 over Pumpkin Creek 043 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 County Road 214 over Pumpkin Creek 043 carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 214 over Pumpkin Creek 043?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 214 over Pumpkin Creek 043?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.