US Bridges

Van Norman RD over Woody Creek 001

Fair

Garfield County, Montana · 26M NE Jordan · Structure no. L17013007+08001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Norman RD over Woody Creek 001 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Van Norman RD over Woody Creek 001 in Garfield County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesVan Norman RD
CrossesWoody Creek 001
Location26M NE Jordan
RouteCounty Highway 17001
StateMontana
Coordinates47.45047, -106.34678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Van Norman RD over Woody Creek 001 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Norman RD over Woody Creek 001 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 Woody Creek 001 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Van Norman RD over Woody Creek 001?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Van Norman RD over Woody Creek 001?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.