Yellow Water RD over Elk Creek 136
FairFergus County, Montana · 7 M SE Grassrange · Structure no. L14230000+00901
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yellow Water RD over Elk Creek 136 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yellow Water RD over Elk Creek 136 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Yellow Water RD over Elk Creek 136 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yellow Water RD over Elk Creek 136 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Yellow Water RD over Elk Creek 136 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Yellow Water RD over Elk Creek 136?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Yellow Water RD over Elk Creek 136?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.