US Bridges

US 89 over Rock Creek

Fair

Park County, Montana · 2M SE Clyde Park · Structure no. P00059012+02781

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,457
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 89 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 89 over Rock 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 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.

It carries about 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesUS 89
CrossesRock Creek
Location2M SE Clyde Park
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateMontana
Coordinates45.84813, -110.57913
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 and pedestrian
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 Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is US 89 over Rock Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 89 over Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is US 89 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 89 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.