Elk Creek RD over Shields River 018
PoorPosted for loadPark County, Montana · 3M NE Wilsall · Structure no. L34006000+07001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Creek RD over Shields River 018 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Creek RD over Shields River 018 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Creek RD over Shields River 018 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Creek RD over Shields River 018 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Creek RD over Shields River 018 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elk Creek RD over Shields River 018?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Creek RD over Shields River 018?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.