Mt 37 FH 57 over Sutton Creek
FairLincoln County, Montana · 13M S Rexford · Structure no. P00033048+05241
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 662 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 346
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt 37 FH 57 over Sutton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt 37 FH 57 over Sutton 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2043. The structure is 662 ft (201.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt 37 FH 57 over Sutton Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt 37 FH 57 over Sutton 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mt 37 FH 57 over Sutton Creek carry?
About 346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mt 37 FH 57 over Sutton Creek?
The structure is 662 ft (201.7 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Mt 37 FH 57 over Sutton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.