Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 015
FairStillwater County, Montana · 7M SE Columbus · Structure no. L48245007+03001
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,617
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 015 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 015 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 5 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 1,617 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,722 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 015 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 015 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 015 carry?
About 1,617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 015?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 10 over Cove Ditch 015?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.