Sixteen Mile Road over Sixteen Mile Creek 071
FairPosted for loadGallatin County, Montana · 2M E Maudlow · Structure no. L16235013+04001
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sixteen Mile Road over Sixteen Mile Creek 071 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixteen Mile Road over Sixteen Mile Creek 071 in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 71 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sixteen Mile Road over Sixteen Mile Creek 071 built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Sixteen Mile Road over Sixteen Mile Creek 071 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sixteen Mile Road over Sixteen Mile Creek 071 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sixteen Mile Road over Sixteen Mile Creek 071?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Sixteen Mile Road over Sixteen Mile Creek 071?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.