German Gulch RD over Int Victor I 15 003
PoorSilver Bow County, Montana · 2M SW Rocker · Structure no. L47534000+00101
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
German Gulch RD over Int Victor I 15 003 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying German Gulch RD over Int Victor I 15 003 in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 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 German Gulch RD over Int Victor I 15 003 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is German Gulch RD over Int Victor I 15 003 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does German Gulch RD over Int Victor I 15 003 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is German Gulch RD over Int Victor I 15 003?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns German Gulch RD over Int Victor I 15 003?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.