Old HWY 10 E over Smith Creek 053
FairRosebud County, Montana · 1M W Forsyth · Structure no. L44311001+01001
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 638
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 10 E over Smith Creek 053 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 10 E over Smith Creek 053 in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 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 638 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Old HWY 10 E over Smith Creek 053 built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Old HWY 10 E over Smith Creek 053 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 10 E over Smith Creek 053 carry?
About 638 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 10 E over Smith Creek 053?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 10 E over Smith Creek 053?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.