US Bridges

I 94 over Dry Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Montana · W Glendive · Structure no. I00094212+04212

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).

CarriesI 94
CrossesDry Creek
LocationW Glendive
RouteInterstate 94
StateMontana
Coordinates47.10922, -104.75402
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,373 (2023)
Projected traffic3,693 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 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.