I 94 over Griffith Creek
FairDawson County, Montana · 7M E Glendive · Structure no. I00094222+03542
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,109
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 94 over Griffith Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Griffith Creek in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 74 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 2,109 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,214 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 94 over Griffith Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is I 94 over Griffith 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I 94 over Griffith Creek carry?
About 2,109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I 94 over Griffith Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns I 94 over Griffith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.