US Bridges

IRR - S 39 over Rosebud Creek

Good

Rosebud County, Montana · 9M SE Colstrip · Structure no. P00039013+04521

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
671
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - S 39 over Rosebud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - S 39 over Rosebud Creek in Rosebud 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 671 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR - S 39
CrossesRosebud Creek
Location9M SE Colstrip
RouteState Highway 39
StateMontana
Coordinates45.76678, -106.57111
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2023)
Projected traffic705 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR - S 39 over Rosebud Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - S 39 over Rosebud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does IRR - S 39 over Rosebud Creek carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR - S 39 over Rosebud Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - S 39 over Rosebud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.