US Bridges

Marsh RD over Cedar Creek

Good

Dawson County, Montana · 13M S Glendive · Structure no. S00335013+02111

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh RD over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marsh RD over Cedar Creek in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMarsh RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location13M S Glendive
RouteCounty Highway 335
StateMontana
Coordinates46.92951, -104.74216
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2023)
Projected traffic99 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Marsh RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsh RD over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Marsh RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Marsh RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.