Pioneer Road over Coyote Creek
FairPosted for loadFergus County, Montana · 4 Miles Southwest of Dent · Structure no. 000000201902823
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pioneer Road over Coyote Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pioneer Road over Coyote Creek in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pioneer Road over Coyote Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Pioneer Road over Coyote 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Pioneer Road over Coyote Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pioneer Road over Coyote Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pioneer Road over Coyote Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.