Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River
FairGallatin County, Montana · 3M N Belgrade · Structure no. S00290004+05001
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,133
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,133 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River 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 Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River carry?
About 2,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.