Cottonwood Bench R over Cottonwood Creek 030
FairPosted for loadPark County, Montana · 10M S Wilsall · Structure no. L34082005+02001
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Bench R over Cottonwood Creek 030 is a steel truss - thru carrying Cottonwood Bench R over Cottonwood Creek 030 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 117 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 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 Cottonwood Bench R over Cottonwood Creek 030 built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Cottonwood Bench R over Cottonwood Creek 030 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 Cottonwood Bench R over Cottonwood Creek 030 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Bench R over Cottonwood Creek 030?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Bench R over Cottonwood Creek 030?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.