US 287 over Dry Creek
GoodLewis and Clark County, Montana · 5M SE Augusta · Structure no. P00009032+06901
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 377
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Dry Creek in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 287 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 over Dry 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 over Dry Creek carry?
About 377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 287 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.