US Bridges

E Tamarack Street over Bozeman Creek 115

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · Bozeman-E Tamarack ST · Structure no. M16012000+05001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Tamarack Street over Bozeman Creek 115 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E Tamarack Street over Bozeman Creek 115 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 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 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesE Tamarack Street
CrossesBozeman Creek 115
LocationBozeman-E Tamarack ST
RouteCity Street 16012
StateMontana
Coordinates45.68862, -111.02983
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 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 closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Tamarack Street over Bozeman Creek 115 built?

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

What condition is E Tamarack Street over Bozeman Creek 115 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E Tamarack Street over Bozeman Creek 115 carry?

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

How long is E Tamarack Street over Bozeman Creek 115?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns E Tamarack Street over Bozeman Creek 115?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.