3rd Ave W over Otter Creek 036
FairJudith Basin County, Montana · Raynesford · Structure no. L23297000+00101
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Ave W over Otter Creek 036 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd Ave W over Otter Creek 036 in Judith Basin County, Montana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd Ave W over Otter Creek 036 built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd Ave W over Otter 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 3rd Ave W over Otter Creek 036 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 3rd Ave W over Otter Creek 036?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Ave W over Otter Creek 036?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.