Southside RD over Dry Creek 002
GoodPosted for loadMineral County, Montana · 5M W Superior · Structure no. L31169000+07001
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 299
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southside RD over Dry Creek 002 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southside RD over Dry Creek 002 in Mineral County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 299 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southside RD over Dry Creek 002 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southside RD over Dry Creek 002 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Southside RD over Dry Creek 002 carry?
About 299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Southside RD over Dry Creek 002?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Southside RD over Dry Creek 002?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.