US Bridges

Stewart ST over Silverbow Creek 012

Fair

Deer Lodge County, Montana · E Opportunity · Structure no. L12127000+05001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart ST over Silverbow Creek 012 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stewart ST over Silverbow Creek 012 in Deer Lodge 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesStewart ST
CrossesSilverbow Creek 012
LocationE Opportunity
RouteCounty Highway 12127
StateMontana
Coordinates46.10735, -112.80506
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2023)
Projected traffic119 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Stewart ST over Silverbow Creek 012 built?

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

What condition is Stewart ST over Silverbow Creek 012 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Stewart ST over Silverbow Creek 012 carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stewart ST over Silverbow Creek 012?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart ST over Silverbow Creek 012?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.