US Bridges

Hamilton RD over E Gallatin River 076

FairPosted for load

Gallatin County, Montana · 5M E Central Park · Structure no. L16077001+06001

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton RD over E Gallatin River 076 is a steel truss - thru carrying Hamilton RD over E Gallatin River 076 in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHamilton RD
CrossesE Gallatin River 076
Location5M E Central Park
RouteCounty Highway 16077
StateMontana
Coordinates45.82401, -111.14202
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hamilton RD over E Gallatin River 076 built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Hamilton RD over E Gallatin River 076 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton RD over E Gallatin River 076 carry?

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

How long is Hamilton RD over E Gallatin River 076?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton RD over E Gallatin River 076?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.