US Bridges

Vida East RD over Wolf Creek 032

Good

McCone County, Montana · 5M E Vida · Structure no. L28506004+07001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vida East RD over Wolf Creek 032 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vida East RD over Wolf Creek 032 in McCone County, Montana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesVida East RD
CrossesWolf Creek 032
Location5M E Vida
RouteCounty Highway 28402
StateMontana
Coordinates47.83384, -105.39128
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vida East RD over Wolf Creek 032 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vida East RD over Wolf Creek 032 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Vida East RD over Wolf Creek 032 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vida East RD over Wolf Creek 032?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vida East RD over Wolf Creek 032?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.