US Bridges

Duck Lake RD over Cut Bank Creek

Fair

Glacier County, Montana · 4M N Browning · Structure no. S00464004+06001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,046
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duck Lake RD over Cut Bank Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duck Lake RD over Cut Bank Creek in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,098 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

CarriesDuck Lake RD
CrossesCut Bank Creek
Location4M N Browning
RouteState Highway 464
StateMontana
Coordinates48.61676, -113.03619
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2023)
Projected traffic1,098 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Duck Lake RD over Cut Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duck Lake RD over Cut Bank 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 2024.

How much traffic does Duck Lake RD over Cut Bank Creek carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Duck Lake RD over Cut Bank Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Duck Lake RD over Cut Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.