S 462 over Little Dry Creek
FairGarfield County, Montana · 19M N Rock Springs · Structure no. S00462019+02001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 462 over Little Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 462 over Little Dry Creek in Garfield County, Montana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 S 462 over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 462 over Little Dry 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does S 462 over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is S 462 over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns S 462 over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.