US Bridges

S Dagmar RD over Cottonwood Creek 059

Fair

Sheridan County, Montana · 16M E Medicine Lake · Structure no. L46202025+03001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Dagmar RD over Cottonwood Creek 059 is a concrete channel beam carrying S Dagmar RD over Cottonwood Creek 059 in Sheridan County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesS Dagmar RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek 059
Location16M E Medicine Lake
RouteCounty Highway 46202
CountySheridan County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.50947, -104.17317
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 S Dagmar RD over Cottonwood Creek 059 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Dagmar RD over Cottonwood Creek 059 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S Dagmar RD over Cottonwood Creek 059 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Dagmar RD over Cottonwood Creek 059?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Dagmar RD over Cottonwood Creek 059?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.