Fairmont RD over Silver Bow Creek
FairSilver Bow County, Montana · 10M NW Rocker · Structure no. S00441002+02001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 727
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairmont RD over Silver Bow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairmont RD over Silver Bow Creek in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 727 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Fairmont RD over Silver Bow Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairmont RD over Silver Bow 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Fairmont RD over Silver Bow Creek carry?
About 727 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fairmont RD over Silver Bow Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Fairmont RD over Silver Bow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.