S 43 over Divide Creek
FairPosted for loadSilver Bow County, Montana · Divide · Structure no. P00046076+08051
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 719
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 43 over Divide Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 43 over Divide Creek in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 719 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 43 over Divide Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 43 over Divide Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S 43 over Divide Creek carry?
About 719 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S 43 over Divide Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S 43 over Divide Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.