S 16 over Deer Creek
FairDawson County, Montana · 3M N Glendive · Structure no. P00020004+03011
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,240
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 16 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 16 over Deer Creek in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 61 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 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,363 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 16 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is S 16 over Deer Creek 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 S 16 over Deer Creek carry?
About 2,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is S 16 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S 16 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.