US Bridges

Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek 052

Good

Madison County, Montana · 9M NE Norris · Structure no. L29082000+05001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek 052 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek 052 in Madison County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCherry Creek RD
CrossesCherry Creek 052
Location9M NE Norris
RouteCounty Highway 29082
StateMontana
Coordinates45.61661, -111.54277
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek 052 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek 052 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek 052 carry?

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

How long is Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek 052?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Creek RD over Cherry Creek 052?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.