US Bridges

S 80 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Judith Basin County, Montana · 6M NE Stanford · Structure no. P00080060+05261

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 80 over Wolf Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 80 over Wolf Creek in Judith Basin County, Montana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 91 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 80
CrossesWolf Creek
Location6M NE Stanford
RouteState Highway 80
StateMontana
Coordinates47.225, -110.19165
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 80 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is S 80 over Wolf Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does S 80 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is S 80 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S 80 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.