Van Norman RD over Big Dry Creek 016
FairGarfield County, Montana · 26M NE Jordan · Structure no. L17013000+08001
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 412 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Norman RD over Big Dry Creek 016 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Norman RD over Big Dry Creek 016 in Garfield County, Montana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 412 ft (125.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Van Norman RD over Big Dry Creek 016 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Norman RD over Big Dry Creek 016 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Van Norman RD over Big Dry Creek 016 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Van Norman RD over Big Dry Creek 016?
The structure is 412 ft (125.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Van Norman RD over Big Dry Creek 016?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.