US Bridges

US 191-HUFFINE LN over Hyalite Creek

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · 4M W Bozeman · Structure no. P00050082+07571

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,670
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191-HUFFINE LN over Hyalite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191-HUFFINE LN over Hyalite Creek in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 69 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 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 25,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,852 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS 191-HUFFINE LN
CrossesHyalite Creek
Location4M W Bozeman
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateMontana
Coordinates45.67104, -111.16743
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,670 (2023)
Projected traffic27,852 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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-HUFFINE LN over Hyalite Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 191-HUFFINE LN over Hyalite 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 191-HUFFINE LN over Hyalite Creek carry?

About 25,670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 191-HUFFINE LN over Hyalite Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 191-HUFFINE LN over Hyalite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.