US Bridges

Airport RD over E Gallatin River 097

Good

Gallatin County, Montana · 3M E Belgrade · Structure no. L16055001+03001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over E Gallatin River 097 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Airport RD over E Gallatin River 097 in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAirport RD
CrossesE Gallatin River 097
Location3M E Belgrade
RouteCounty Highway 16055
StateMontana
Coordinates45.77651, -111.10907
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 Airport RD over E Gallatin River 097 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport RD over E Gallatin River 097 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 2024.

How much traffic does Airport RD over E Gallatin River 097 carry?

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

How long is Airport RD over E Gallatin River 097?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over E Gallatin River 097?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.