Sandhills RD over Sand Creek 057
GoodSheridan County, Montana · 15M E Medicine Lake · Structure no. L46227001+05001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandhills RD over Sand Creek 057 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sandhills RD over Sand Creek 057 in Sheridan County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandhills RD over Sand Creek 057 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sandhills RD over Sand Creek 057 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Sandhills RD over Sand Creek 057 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sandhills RD over Sand Creek 057?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sandhills RD over Sand Creek 057?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.