US Bridges

Breeze Way Road over Willow Creek 016

Good

Gallatin County, Montana · 2M S Willow Creek · Structure no. 000000201902998

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,004
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breeze Way Road over Willow Creek 016 is a concrete slab carrying Breeze Way Road over Willow Creek 016 in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBreeze Way Road
CrossesWillow Creek 016
Location2M S Willow Creek
RouteCounty Highway 16405
StateMontana
Coordinates45.79419, -111.64021
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,004 (2023)
Projected traffic1,074 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Breeze Way Road over Willow Creek 016 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breeze Way Road over Willow Creek 016 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Breeze Way Road over Willow Creek 016 carry?

About 1,004 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Breeze Way Road over Willow Creek 016?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Breeze Way Road over Willow Creek 016?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.