S 37 FH 57 over Pinkham Creek
PoorLincoln County, Montana · 7M S Rexford · Structure no. P00033054+08181
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 612
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 37 FH 57 over Pinkham Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 37 FH 57 over Pinkham 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 3 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 208 ft (63.4 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 S 37 FH 57 over Pinkham Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 37 FH 57 over Pinkham 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 Pinkham Creek carry?
About 612 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S 37 FH 57 over Pinkham Creek?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S 37 FH 57 over Pinkham Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.