Youth Ranch RD over Whitewater Creek 110
PoorPosted for loadPhillips County, Montana · 8M S Whitewater · Structure no. L36023003+04001
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Youth Ranch RD over Whitewater Creek 110 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Youth Ranch RD over Whitewater Creek 110 in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Youth Ranch RD over Whitewater Creek 110 built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Youth Ranch RD over Whitewater Creek 110 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Youth Ranch RD over Whitewater Creek 110 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Youth Ranch RD over Whitewater Creek 110?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Youth Ranch RD over Whitewater Creek 110?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.