I 94 over Graveyard Creek
FairRosebud County, Montana · 1M E Hathaway · Structure no. I00094118+07361
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,636
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 94 over Graveyard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Graveyard Creek in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 63 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 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 2,636 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,847 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I 94 over Graveyard Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is I 94 over Graveyard 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I 94 over Graveyard Creek carry?
About 2,636 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I 94 over Graveyard Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I 94 over Graveyard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.