US Bridges

Spain Bridge RD over E Gallatin River 058

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · 5M E Belgrade · Structure no. L16053007+07001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spain Bridge RD over E Gallatin River 058 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Spain Bridge RD over E Gallatin River 058 in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSpain Bridge RD
CrossesE Gallatin River 058
Location5M E Belgrade
RouteCounty Highway 16053
StateMontana
Coordinates45.78155, -111.11322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Spain Bridge RD over E Gallatin River 058 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spain Bridge RD over E Gallatin River 058 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Spain Bridge RD over E Gallatin River 058 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spain Bridge RD over E Gallatin River 058?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Spain Bridge RD over E Gallatin River 058?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.