US Bridges

Bolster RD over Wolf Creek 028

Fair

Sheridan County, Montana · 18M SE Redstone · Structure no. L46405011+02001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolster RD over Wolf Creek 028 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bolster RD over Wolf Creek 028 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBolster RD
CrossesWolf Creek 028
Location18M SE Redstone
RouteCounty Highway 46405
StateMontana
Coordinates48.61674, -104.84244
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Bolster RD over Wolf Creek 028 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolster RD over Wolf Creek 028 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 Bolster RD over Wolf Creek 028 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bolster RD over Wolf Creek 028?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bolster RD over Wolf Creek 028?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.