US Bridges

S Montana ST over Silver Bow Creek

Fair

Silver Bow County, Montana · Butte-S Montana ST · Structure no. U01805000+05711

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,718
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Montana ST over Silver Bow Creek is a concrete slab carrying S Montana ST over Silver Bow Creek in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 55 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 14,718 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,454 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS Montana ST
CrossesSilver Bow Creek
LocationButte-S Montana ST
RouteCity Street 120
StateMontana
Coordinates45.99572, -112.53905
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,718 (2023)
Projected traffic15,454 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Montana ST over Silver Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is S Montana ST 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S Montana ST over Silver Bow Creek carry?

About 14,718 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Montana ST over Silver Bow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns S Montana ST over Silver Bow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.