US Bridges

Old US HWY 93 over Dayton Creek 105

Fair

Lake County, Montana · Dayton · Structure no. L24742002+08501

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US HWY 93 over Dayton Creek 105 is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US HWY 93 over Dayton Creek 105 in Lake 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld US HWY 93
CrossesDayton Creek 105
LocationDayton
RouteState Highway 24742
StateMontana
Coordinates47.86156, -114.28026
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old US HWY 93 over Dayton Creek 105 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US HWY 93 over Dayton Creek 105 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old US HWY 93 over Dayton Creek 105 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old US HWY 93 over Dayton Creek 105?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old US HWY 93 over Dayton Creek 105?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.