I 94 over Bad Route Creek
FairDawson County, Montana · 18M SW Glendive · Structure no. I00094192+03101
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,438
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 94 over Bad Route Creek is a steel culvert carrying I 94 over Bad Route Creek in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,438 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,082 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 94 over Bad Route Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 94 over Bad Route 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I 94 over Bad Route Creek carry?
About 4,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I 94 over Bad Route Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m).
Who owns I 94 over Bad Route Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.