Lower Cottonwood R over Cottonwood Creek 028
FairPosted for loadPark County, Montana · 5M NE Clyde Park · Structure no. L34046002+04001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Cottonwood R over Cottonwood Creek 028 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Cottonwood R over Cottonwood Creek 028 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 57 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. 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Cottonwood R over Cottonwood Creek 028 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Lower Cottonwood R over Cottonwood Creek 028 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Cottonwood R over Cottonwood Creek 028 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lower Cottonwood R over Cottonwood Creek 028?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Cottonwood R over Cottonwood Creek 028?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.