US Bridges

Divide Creek RD over Int Feely I 15 001

Fair

Silver Bow County, Montana · 9M NE Divide · Structure no. L47518000+00011

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Divide Creek RD over Int Feely I 15 001 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Divide Creek RD over Int Feely I 15 001 in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDivide Creek RD
CrossesInt Feely I 15 001
Location9M NE Divide
RouteCounty Highway 47518
StateMontana
Coordinates45.87122, -112.67332
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Divide Creek RD over Int Feely I 15 001 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Divide Creek RD over Int Feely I 15 001 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 2025.

How much traffic does Divide Creek RD over Int Feely I 15 001 carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Divide Creek RD over Int Feely I 15 001?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Divide Creek RD over Int Feely I 15 001?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.