Fiddle Creek RD over Shields River 035
FairPark County, Montana · 6M SE Clyde Park · Structure no. L34029000+03001
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fiddle Creek RD over Shields River 035 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fiddle Creek RD over Shields River 035 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Fiddle Creek RD over Shields River 035 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fiddle Creek RD over Shields River 035 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Fiddle Creek RD over Shields River 035 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fiddle Creek RD over Shields River 035?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Fiddle Creek RD over Shields River 035?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.