US Bridges

Gateway S RD over Gallatin River 019

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · Gallatin Gateway · Structure no. L16503006+01001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gateway S RD over Gallatin River 019 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gateway S RD over Gallatin River 019 in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 148 ft (45 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGateway S RD
CrossesGallatin River 019
LocationGallatin Gateway
RouteCounty Highway 16503
StateMontana
Coordinates45.59116, -111.20599
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gateway S RD over Gallatin River 019 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gateway S RD over Gallatin River 019 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 Gateway S RD over Gallatin River 019 carry?

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

How long is Gateway S RD over Gallatin River 019?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gateway S RD over Gallatin River 019?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.