US Bridges

IRR - US 93 over Dayton Creek

Fair

Lake County, Montana · Dayton · Structure no. P00005082+03541

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - US 93 over Dayton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - US 93 over Dayton Creek in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5,161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,625 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesIRR - US 93
CrossesDayton Creek
LocationDayton
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateMontana
Coordinates47.86216, -114.28629
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,161 (2023)
Projected traffic5,625 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 IRR - US 93 over Dayton Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - US 93 over Dayton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IRR - US 93 over Dayton Creek carry?

About 5,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR - US 93 over Dayton Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - US 93 over Dayton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.