Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 071
GoodJefferson County, Montana · 4M W Basin · Structure no. L22015004+00001
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 071 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 071 in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 071 built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 071 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 2023.
How much traffic does Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 071 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 071?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Cataract Creek RD over Cataract Creek 071?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.