S 59 over Sand Creek
FairGarfield County, Montana · 5M SE Jordan · Structure no. P00018077+09151
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 474
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 59 over Sand Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S 59 over Sand Creek in Garfield County, Montana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 S 59 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 59 over Sand Creek 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 S 59 over Sand Creek carry?
About 474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S 59 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S 59 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.