US Bridges

Old Yellowstone TR over Rock Creek

Good

Park County, Montana · 18 M NW Gardiner · Structure no. 000000201907098

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Yellowstone TR over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Yellowstone TR over Rock Creek in Park County, Montana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Yellowstone TR
CrossesRock Creek
Location18 M NW Gardiner
RouteCounty Highway 34303
StateMontana
Coordinates45.21083, -110.90357
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Yellowstone TR over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Yellowstone TR over Rock 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Yellowstone TR over Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is Old Yellowstone TR over Rock Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Yellowstone TR over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.