S 37 FH 57 over Cripple Horse Creek
PoorLincoln County, Montana · 6M NE Libby Dam · Structure no. P00033023+03421
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 458
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 37 FH 57 over Cripple Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 37 FH 57 over Cripple Horse Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 458 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 37 FH 57 over Cripple Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 37 FH 57 over Cripple Horse Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does S 37 FH 57 over Cripple Horse Creek carry?
About 458 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S 37 FH 57 over Cripple Horse Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S 37 FH 57 over Cripple Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.