Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 036
FairJefferson County, Montana · 3M N Basin · Structure no. L22015002+05001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 036 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 036 in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 036 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 036 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 Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 036 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 036?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 036?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.