US Bridges

York RD over Trout Creek

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 15M NE Helena · Structure no. S00280013+04001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
551
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

York RD over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying York RD over Trout Creek in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 551 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesYork RD
CrossesTrout Creek
Location15M NE Helena
RouteCounty Highway 280
StateMontana
Coordinates46.71074, -111.78023
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2023)
Projected traffic603 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 York RD over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is York RD over Trout 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does York RD over Trout Creek carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is York RD over Trout Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns York RD over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.