US Bridges

Diamond Match RD over Cedar Creek

Good

Mineral County, Montana · 1M SE Superior · Structure no. S00257001+05441

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond Match RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Diamond Match RD over Cedar Creek in Mineral County, Montana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 743 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesDiamond Match RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1M SE Superior
RouteState Highway 257
StateMontana
Coordinates47.17684, -114.86873
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2023)
Projected traffic780 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Diamond Match RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diamond Match RD over Cedar 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 2023.

How much traffic does Diamond Match RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Match RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond Match RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.