Trapper Creek RD over Big Hole River 008
FairSilver Bow County, Montana · W Melrose · Structure no. L47026000+02001
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 191
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Trapper Creek RD over Big Hole River 008 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trapper Creek RD over Big Hole River 008 in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Trapper Creek RD over Big Hole River 008 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Trapper Creek RD over Big Hole River 008 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Trapper Creek RD over Big Hole River 008 carry?
About 191 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Trapper Creek RD over Big Hole River 008?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Trapper Creek RD over Big Hole River 008?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.