US Bridges

Upper Rock CR RD over Stony Creek 011

Fair

Granite County, Montana · 19M W Phillipsburg · Structure no. L20002013+00001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
603
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Rock CR RD over Stony Creek 011 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Upper Rock CR RD over Stony Creek 011 in Granite County, Montana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 603 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesUpper Rock CR RD
CrossesStony Creek 011
Location19M W Phillipsburg
RouteCounty Highway 20002
StateMontana
Coordinates46.34913, -113.60559
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2023)
Projected traffic645 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 Upper Rock CR RD over Stony Creek 011 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Rock CR RD over Stony Creek 011 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Rock CR RD over Stony Creek 011 carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Upper Rock CR RD over Stony Creek 011?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Rock CR RD over Stony Creek 011?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.