US Bridges

Frontage Road 315 over Glendive Creek 084

Fair

Dawson County, Montana · 1M E Glendive · Structure no. L11315001+03001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
627
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road 315 over Glendive Creek 084 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage Road 315 over Glendive Creek 084 in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 627 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFrontage Road 315
CrossesGlendive Creek 084
Location1M E Glendive
RouteState Highway 11315
StateMontana
Coordinates47.12098, -104.66493
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic627 (2023)
Projected traffic668 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Frontage Road 315 over Glendive Creek 084 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage Road 315 over Glendive Creek 084 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Frontage Road 315 over Glendive Creek 084 carry?

About 627 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Frontage Road 315 over Glendive Creek 084?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road 315 over Glendive Creek 084?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.