US Bridges

Youngs Point RD over Big Ditch 044

Fair

Stillwater County, Montana · 4M W Park City · Structure no. L48160000+01001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngs Point RD over Big Ditch 044 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Youngs Point RD over Big Ditch 044 in Stillwater County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesYoungs Point RD
CrossesBig Ditch 044
Location4M W Park City
RouteCounty Highway 48042
CountyStillwater County
StateMontana
Coordinates45.61394, -109.00748
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Youngs Point RD over Big Ditch 044 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngs Point RD over Big Ditch 044 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 2023.

How much traffic does Youngs Point RD over Big Ditch 044 carry?

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

How long is Youngs Point RD over Big Ditch 044?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Youngs Point RD over Big Ditch 044?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.