US Bridges

Frontage Road 114 over Yellowstone River 015

Fair

Prairie County, Montana · 1M NE Fallon · Structure no. L40114001+05001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,145 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road 114 over Yellowstone River 015 is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Frontage Road 114 over Yellowstone River 015 in Prairie County, Montana. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 1,145 ft (348.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFrontage Road 114
CrossesYellowstone River 015
Location1M NE Fallon
RouteState Highway 40114
StateMontana
Coordinates46.85535, -105.11676
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,145 ft (348.9 m)
Longest span286 ft (87.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontage Road 114 over Yellowstone River 015 built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage Road 114 over Yellowstone River 015 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Frontage Road 114 over Yellowstone River 015 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Frontage Road 114 over Yellowstone River 015?

The structure is 1,145 ft (348.9 m) long with a longest span of 286 ft (87.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road 114 over Yellowstone River 015?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.