US Bridges

Non Maintained Trl over Bison Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Montana · 12M N Elk Park · Structure no. 000000202308068

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Non Maintained Trl over Bison Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Non Maintained Trl over Bison Creek in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesNon Maintained Trl
CrossesBison Creek
Location12M N Elk Park
RouteState Highway 22253
StateMontana
Coordinates46.18343, -112.34633
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Non Maintained Trl over Bison Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Non Maintained Trl over Bison 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Non Maintained Trl over Bison Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Non Maintained Trl over Bison Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Non Maintained Trl over Bison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.