HWY 282 over Prickly Pear Creek
GoodJefferson County, Montana · 2.3 S Montana City · Structure no. 000000202407044
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,485
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 282 over Prickly Pear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 282 over Prickly Pear Creek in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 2,485 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,609 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 282 over Prickly Pear Creek built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 282 over Prickly Pear 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does HWY 282 over Prickly Pear Creek carry?
About 2,485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY 282 over Prickly Pear Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns HWY 282 over Prickly Pear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.