S 16 over First Hay Creek
FairRichland County, Montana · 10M NW Sidney · Structure no. P00062027+02761
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,422
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 16 over First Hay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 16 over First Hay Creek in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,493 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 42 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 16 over First Hay Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 16 over First Hay 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 First Hay Creek carry?
About 1,422 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is S 16 over First Hay Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S 16 over First Hay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.