US Bridges

Red Cliff Camp RD over Gallatin River

Good

Gallatin County, Montana · Red Cliff-Gallatin Canyn · Structure no. 011106000000108

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Red Cliff Camp RD over Gallatin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Cliff Camp RD over Gallatin River in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRed Cliff Camp RD
CrossesGallatin River
LocationRed Cliff-Gallatin Canyn
RouteFederal Lands Road 634
StateMontana
Coordinates45.17409, -111.24222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (—)
Projected traffic148 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Cliff Camp RD over Gallatin River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Cliff Camp RD over Gallatin River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Red Cliff Camp RD over Gallatin River carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Red Cliff Camp RD over Gallatin River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Red Cliff Camp RD over Gallatin River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.