US 87 over Park Coulee
GoodMusselshell County, Montana · 16M S Klein · Structure no. P00016029+03001
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,548
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 over Park Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 over Park Coulee in Musselshell County, Montana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,548 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 over Park Coulee built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 over Park Coulee 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 87 over Park Coulee carry?
About 2,548 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 87 over Park Coulee?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 over Park Coulee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.