I 94 over Dry Creek
FairDawson County, Montana · W Glendive · Structure no. I00094212+04211
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,373
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 94 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Dry Creek in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,373 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,693 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 I 94 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 94 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I 94 over Dry Creek carry?
About 3,373 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I 94 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 94 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.