Steves Fork RD over Steves Fork Creek 003
PoorGarfield County, Montana · 15M NW Jordan · Structure no. L17008015+06001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steves Fork RD over Steves Fork Creek 003 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Steves Fork RD over Steves Fork Creek 003 in Garfield County, Montana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steves Fork RD over Steves Fork Creek 003 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steves Fork RD over Steves Fork Creek 003 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Steves Fork RD over Steves Fork Creek 003 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Steves Fork RD over Steves Fork Creek 003?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Steves Fork RD over Steves Fork Creek 003?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.