US Bridges

Dy Trail over Dog Creek 110

Fair

Fergus County, Montana · E Winifred · Structure no. L14101000+01001

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dy Trail over Dog Creek 110 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dy Trail over Dog Creek 110 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 63 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 5 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDy Trail
CrossesDog Creek 110
LocationE Winifred
RouteCounty Highway 14101
StateMontana
Coordinates47.56245, -109.37087
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2023)
Projected traffic177 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dy Trail over Dog Creek 110 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Dy Trail over Dog Creek 110 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dy Trail over Dog Creek 110 carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dy Trail over Dog Creek 110?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Dy Trail over Dog Creek 110?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.