County Road 303 over Box Elder Creek 082
FairDawson County, Montana · 17M NE Glendive · Structure no. L11300016+02001
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 303 over Box Elder Creek 082 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 303 over Box Elder Creek 082 in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 303 over Box Elder Creek 082 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 303 over Box Elder Creek 082 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 303 over Box Elder Creek 082 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Road 303 over Box Elder Creek 082?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 303 over Box Elder Creek 082?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.