US Bridges

W Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · 5M E Manhattan · Structure no. S00346006+00001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 895 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesW Dry Creek RD
CrossesEast Gallatin River
Location5M E Manhattan
RouteState Highway 346
StateMontana
Coordinates45.87384, -111.23278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2023)
Projected traffic895 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 W Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does W Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns W Dry Creek RD over East Gallatin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.