US Bridges

Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Montana · NW Glendive · Structure no. 000000202008007

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Creek Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationNW Glendive
RouteCounty Highway 11603
CountyDawson County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.11645, -104.76453
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2023)
Projected traffic258 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek Road over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.