US Bridges

S 43 over Seymour Creek

Good

Deer Lodge County, Montana · 12M NW Wise River · Structure no. P00046053+00751

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
485
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 43 over Seymour Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 43 over Seymour Creek in Deer Lodge County, Montana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesS 43
CrossesSeymour Creek
Location12M NW Wise River
RouteState Highway 43
StateMontana
Coordinates45.88333, -113.14356
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2023)
Projected traffic509 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 S 43 over Seymour Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 43 over Seymour 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S 43 over Seymour Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S 43 over Seymour Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S 43 over Seymour Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.