Powder River RD over Ash Creek 017
FairCuster County, Montana · 29M SE Locate · Structure no. L09301031+03001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powder River RD over Ash Creek 017 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powder River RD over Ash Creek 017 in Custer County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powder River RD over Ash Creek 017 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Powder River RD over Ash Creek 017 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 Powder River RD over Ash Creek 017 carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Powder River RD over Ash Creek 017?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Powder River RD over Ash Creek 017?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.