Road 229 over Bad Route Creek 035
PoorPosted for loadDawson County, Montana · 29M SW Glendive · Structure no. L11006009+01001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 229 over Bad Route Creek 035 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 229 over Bad Route Creek 035 in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 229 over Bad Route Creek 035 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 229 over Bad Route Creek 035 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Road 229 over Bad Route Creek 035 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Road 229 over Bad Route Creek 035?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Road 229 over Bad Route Creek 035?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.