S 16 over Burns Creek
FairRichland County, Montana · 6M SW Savage · Structure no. P00020025+00631
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,958
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 16 over Burns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 16 over Burns Creek in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,958 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,066 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 16 over Burns Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 16 over Burns 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S 16 over Burns Creek carry?
About 1,958 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S 16 over Burns Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S 16 over Burns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.