US Bridges

Road 238 over Clear Creek 027

FairPosted for load

Dawson County, Montana · 19M W Glendive · Structure no. L11002017+05001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 238 over Clear Creek 027 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 238 over Clear Creek 027 in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 238
CrossesClear Creek 027
Location19M W Glendive
RouteCounty Highway 11002
CountyDawson County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.09306, -105.13383
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2023)
Projected traffic99 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 238 over Clear Creek 027 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 238 over Clear Creek 027 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 Road 238 over Clear Creek 027 carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Road 238 over Clear Creek 027?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Road 238 over Clear Creek 027?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.