US Bridges

S 37 FH 57 over Cadette Creek

Poor

Lincoln County, Montana · 7M S Rexford · Structure no. P00033054+05921

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
612
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 37 FH 57 over Cadette Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 37 FH 57 over Cadette Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 37 FH 57
CrossesCadette Creek
Location7M S Rexford
RouteState Highway 37
StateMontana
Coordinates48.82778, -115.24748
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2023)
Projected traffic643 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 S 37 FH 57 over Cadette Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 37 FH 57 over Cadette 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 Cadette Creek carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 37 FH 57 over Cadette Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S 37 FH 57 over Cadette Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.