US 287 over Granite Creek
GoodMadison County, Montana · 3M NW Virgnia City · Structure no. 000000202305715
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,433
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 over Granite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Granite Creek in Madison County, Montana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,433 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,505 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 over Granite Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 over Granite Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 over Granite Creek carry?
About 1,433 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 287 over Granite Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 over Granite Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.