Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 034
FairJefferson County, Montana · 1M N Basin · Structure no. L22015001+03001
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 034 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 034 in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 034 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 034 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 Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 034 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 034?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 034?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.