US Bridges

Pardue RD over Cutbank Creek 035

Good

Glacier County, Montana · 15M NW Cutbank · Structure no. 000000000003087

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pardue RD over Cutbank Creek 035 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pardue RD over Cutbank Creek 035 in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesPardue RD
CrossesCutbank Creek 035
Location15M NW Cutbank
RouteCounty Highway 18439
StateMontana
Coordinates48.68335, -112.58196
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2023)
Projected traffic108 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 Pardue RD over Cutbank Creek 035 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pardue RD over Cutbank Creek 035 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pardue RD over Cutbank Creek 035 carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pardue RD over Cutbank Creek 035?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pardue RD over Cutbank Creek 035?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.