US 87 over Otter Creek
GoodJudith Basin County, Montana · Raynesford · Structure no. P00057010+03431
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,874
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 over Otter Creek in Judith Basin County, Montana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,874 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,018 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 over Otter Creek 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 US 87 over Otter Creek carry?
About 2,874 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 87 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.