US Bridges

Road 223 over Clear Creek 036

Fair

Dawson County, Montana · 7M S Lindsay · Structure no. L11003008+06001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 223 over Clear Creek 036 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 223 over Clear Creek 036 in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoad 223
CrossesClear Creek 036
Location7M S Lindsay
RouteCounty Highway 11003
StateMontana
Coordinates47.13392, -105.21731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2023)
Projected traffic78 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 223 over Clear Creek 036 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 223 over Clear Creek 036 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 223 over Clear Creek 036 carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Road 223 over Clear Creek 036?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 223 over Clear Creek 036?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.