US Bridges

Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 012

Fair

Stillwater County, Montana · 2M NE Park City · Structure no. L48241002+00001

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
828
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 012 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 012 in Stillwater County, Montana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 97 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 911 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 10
CrossesCove Ditch 012
Location2M NE Park City
RouteState Highway 81015
CountyStillwater County
StateMontana
Coordinates45.65966, -108.88684
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2023)
Projected traffic911 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 012 built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 012 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 012 carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 012?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 012?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.