US Bridges

Pine Creek RD over Yellowstone River 069

Fair

Park County, Montana · 1M W Pine Creek · Structure no. L34203001+07001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
374 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Creek RD over Yellowstone River 069 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Creek RD over Yellowstone River 069 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2043. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesPine Creek RD
CrossesYellowstone River 069
Location1M W Pine Creek
RouteCounty Highway 34203
StateMontana
Coordinates45.51105, -110.58168
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2023)
Projected traffic393 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Creek RD over Yellowstone River 069 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Creek RD over Yellowstone River 069 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Creek RD over Yellowstone River 069 carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pine Creek RD over Yellowstone River 069?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Creek RD over Yellowstone River 069?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.