E Elk Park RD over Bison Creek 016
PoorJefferson County, Montana · 1M S Elk Park · Structure no. L22252001+00001
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1934
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Elk Park RD over Bison Creek 016 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Elk Park RD over Bison Creek 016 in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 98 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Elk Park RD over Bison Creek 016 built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.
What condition is E Elk Park RD over Bison Creek 016 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does E Elk Park RD over Bison Creek 016 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is E Elk Park RD over Bison Creek 016?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns E Elk Park RD over Bison Creek 016?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.