S 59 over Dry House Creek
FairRosebud County, Montana · 25 M NW Miles City · Structure no. P00018025+01631
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,258
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 59 over Dry House Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 59 over Dry House Creek in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,258 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,478 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 59 over Dry House Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 59 over Dry House 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does S 59 over Dry House Creek carry?
About 1,258 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S 59 over Dry House Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S 59 over Dry House Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.