US Bridges

S 1 over Willow Creek

Good

Granite County, Montana · 4M S Drummond · Structure no. P00019059+07341

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 1 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 1 over Willow Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesS 1
CrossesWillow Creek
Location4M S Drummond
RouteState Highway 1
StateMontana
Coordinates46.61377, -113.17766
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,325 (2023)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 S 1 over Willow Creek built?

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

What condition is S 1 over Willow Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S 1 over Willow Creek carry?

About 1,325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 1 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S 1 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.