Frontage Road 303 over Graveyard Creek 055
PoorRosebud County, Montana · 1M E Hathaway · Structure no. L44303014+09001
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frontage Road 303 over Graveyard Creek 055 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage Road 303 over Graveyard Creek 055 in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4 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.
It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Frontage Road 303 over Graveyard Creek 055 built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frontage Road 303 over Graveyard Creek 055 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Frontage Road 303 over Graveyard Creek 055 carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Frontage Road 303 over Graveyard Creek 055?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Frontage Road 303 over Graveyard Creek 055?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.