S 16 over Three Mile Creek
FairDawson County, Montana · 7M NE Glendive · Structure no. P00020007+00501
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,240
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 16 over Three Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying S 16 over Three Mile Creek in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1964, 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 16 over Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 16 over Three Mile 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 Three Mile Creek carry?
About 2,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is S 16 over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns S 16 over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.