Railroad Way over Prickly Pear Creek 065
FairJefferson County, Montana · Clancy · Structure no. L22195000+09001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Way over Prickly Pear Creek 065 is a concrete slab carrying Railroad Way over Prickly Pear Creek 065 in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Railroad Way over Prickly Pear Creek 065 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Railroad Way over Prickly Pear Creek 065 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Railroad Way over Prickly Pear Creek 065 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Way over Prickly Pear Creek 065?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Way over Prickly Pear Creek 065?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.