US Bridges

No Data Entered over German Gulch

GoodPosted for load

Silver Bow County, Montana · German Gulch · Structure no. 010904000000075

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over German Gulch is a steel truss - thru carrying No Data Entered over German Gulch in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesGerman Gulch
LocationGerman Gulch
RouteFederal Lands Road 83
CountySilver Bow County
StateMontana
Coordinates45.98985, -112.82445
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over German Gulch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over German Gulch 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 2023.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over German Gulch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is No Data Entered over German Gulch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns No Data Entered over German Gulch?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.