US Bridges

S 59 over Pumpkin Creek

Fair

Custer County, Montana · 42M SE Miles City · Structure no. P00023044+05781

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 59 over Pumpkin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 59 over Pumpkin Creek in Custer County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

CarriesS 59
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location42M SE Miles City
RouteState Highway 23
StateMontana
Coordinates45.86667, -105.67017
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2023)
Projected traffic693 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S 59 over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 59 over Pumpkin Creek 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 S 59 over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S 59 over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S 59 over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.