US Bridges

US 89 over Willow Creek

Good

Park County, Montana · 7M SE Clyde Park · Structure no. P00059007+07711

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,457
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 89 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 89 over Willow Creek in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesUS 89
CrossesWillow Creek
Location7M SE Clyde Park
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateMontana
Coordinates45.79943, -110.51916
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,457 (2023)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 89 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 89 over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 89 over Willow Creek carry?

About 1,457 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 89 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 89 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.