US Bridges

Trail Creek RD over Mason Creek 059

Good

Custer County, Montana · 49M E Miles City · Structure no. L09302008+02001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trail Creek RD over Mason Creek 059 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Trail Creek RD over Mason Creek 059 in Custer County, Montana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesTrail Creek RD
CrossesMason Creek 059
Location49M E Miles City
RouteCounty Highway 9302
StateMontana
Coordinates46.18033, -105.15175
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 Trail Creek RD over Mason Creek 059 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trail Creek RD over Mason Creek 059 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Trail Creek RD over Mason Creek 059 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trail Creek RD over Mason Creek 059?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Trail Creek RD over Mason Creek 059?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.