Shippe Canyon RD over Otter Creek 037
FairSheridan County, Montana · 11M S Plentywood · Structure no. L46404010+09001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shippe Canyon RD over Otter Creek 037 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Shippe Canyon RD over Otter Creek 037 in Sheridan County, Montana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 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 Shippe Canyon RD over Otter Creek 037 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shippe Canyon RD over Otter Creek 037 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Shippe Canyon RD over Otter Creek 037 carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Shippe Canyon RD over Otter Creek 037?
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 Shippe Canyon RD over Otter Creek 037?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.