US Bridges

Hyalite RD over East Fork Hyalite Creek

Good

Gallatin County, Montana · Hyalite Drainage · Structure no. 011106000016367

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Hyalite RD over East Fork Hyalite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hyalite RD over East Fork Hyalite Creek in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesHyalite RD
CrossesEast Fork Hyalite Creek
LocationHyalite Drainage
RouteFederal Lands Road 62
StateMontana
Coordinates45.46807, -110.93898
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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (—)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Hyalite RD over East Fork Hyalite Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hyalite RD over East Fork Hyalite Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Hyalite RD over East Fork Hyalite Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Hyalite RD over East Fork Hyalite Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hyalite RD over East Fork Hyalite Creek?

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