US Bridges

US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · 10M N West Yellowstone · Structure no. P00050010+00251

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,605
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,605 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,735 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 191 FH 42
CrossesGrayling Creek
Location10M N West Yellowstone
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateMontana
Coordinates44.80208, -111.10902
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,605 (2023)
Projected traffic2,735 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek 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 US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek carry?

About 2,605 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.