W Dry Creek RD over Baker Creek
PoorGallatin County, Montana · 1M E Manhattan · Structure no. S00346002+03611
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,287
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Dry Creek RD over Baker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Dry Creek RD over Baker Creek in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,287 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,396 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Dry Creek RD over Baker Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Dry Creek RD over Baker Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does W Dry Creek RD over Baker Creek carry?
About 1,287 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W Dry Creek RD over Baker Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns W Dry Creek RD over Baker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.