US Bridges

US 191 FH 42 over Taylor Fork Gallatin R

Good

Gallatin County, Montana · 16M SE Big Sky · Structure no. P00050033+09531

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 FH 42 over Taylor Fork Gallatin R is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 191 FH 42 over Taylor Fork Gallatin R in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,441 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS 191 FH 42
CrossesTaylor Fork Gallatin R
Location16M SE Big Sky
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateMontana
Coordinates45.07485, -111.20236
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,325 (2023)
Projected traffic2,441 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Taylor Fork Gallatin R built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 FH 42 over Taylor Fork Gallatin R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 191 FH 42 over Taylor Fork Gallatin R carry?

About 2,325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 191 FH 42 over Taylor Fork Gallatin R?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 FH 42 over Taylor Fork Gallatin R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.