Shields River RD E over Fiddle Creek 024
FairPark County, Montana · 7M SE Clyde Park · Structure no. L34007004+00001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shields River RD E over Fiddle Creek 024 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shields River RD E over Fiddle Creek 024 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shields River RD E over Fiddle Creek 024 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shields River RD E over Fiddle Creek 024 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Shields River RD E over Fiddle Creek 024 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shields River RD E over Fiddle Creek 024?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Shields River RD E over Fiddle Creek 024?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.