Lulu Pass Trail RD over Polar Star Creek
FairPark County, Montana · 6 M NE Cooke City · Structure no. 000000202308075
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lulu Pass Trail RD over Polar Star Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lulu Pass Trail RD over Polar Star Creek in Park County, Montana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lulu Pass Trail RD over Polar Star Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lulu Pass Trail RD over Polar Star Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Lulu Pass Trail RD over Polar Star Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lulu Pass Trail RD over Polar Star Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Lulu Pass Trail RD over Polar Star Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.