US Bridges

Soap Gulch RD over Sep Soap Crk RD I 15 005

Good

Silver Bow County, Montana · 3M N Melrose · Structure no. L47538000+04001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soap Gulch RD over Sep Soap Crk RD I 15 005 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Soap Gulch RD over Sep Soap Crk RD I 15 005 in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesSoap Gulch RD
CrossesSep Soap Crk RD I 15 005
Location3M N Melrose
RouteCounty Highway 47538
StateMontana
Coordinates45.66608, -112.67886
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Soap Gulch RD over Sep Soap Crk RD I 15 005 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soap Gulch RD over Sep Soap Crk RD I 15 005 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Soap Gulch RD over Sep Soap Crk RD I 15 005 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Soap Gulch RD over Sep Soap Crk RD I 15 005?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Soap Gulch RD over Sep Soap Crk RD I 15 005?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.