US Bridges

Lone Mountain Trl over N Fk W Gallatin Riv 005

Good

Gallatin County, Montana · 4M W Big Sky · Structure no. L16064003+09001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Mountain Trl over N Fk W Gallatin Riv 005 is a steel culvert carrying Lone Mountain Trl over N Fk W Gallatin Riv 005 in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,087 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLone Mountain Trl
CrossesN Fk W Gallatin Riv 005
Location4M W Big Sky
RouteState Highway 64
StateMontana
Coordinates45.26798, -111.32082
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,180 (2023)
Projected traffic6,087 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Lone Mountain Trl over N Fk W Gallatin Riv 005 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lone Mountain Trl over N Fk W Gallatin Riv 005 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lone Mountain Trl over N Fk W Gallatin Riv 005 carry?

About 5,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lone Mountain Trl over N Fk W Gallatin Riv 005?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Lone Mountain Trl over N Fk W Gallatin Riv 005?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.