Straw RD over West Buffalo Creek 042
GoodJudith Basin County, Montana · 11M SE Hobson · Structure no. L23003004+08001
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Straw RD over West Buffalo Creek 042 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Straw RD over West Buffalo Creek 042 in Judith Basin County, Montana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 Straw RD over West Buffalo Creek 042 built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Straw RD over West Buffalo Creek 042 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Straw RD over West Buffalo Creek 042 carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Straw RD over West Buffalo Creek 042?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Straw RD over West Buffalo Creek 042?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.