US Bridges

Old US 10 over Big Ditch 017

Good

Stillwater County, Montana · 6M W Park City · Structure no. L48245011+05001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,617
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 10 over Big Ditch 017 is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US 10 over Big Ditch 017 in Stillwater County, Montana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,617 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,722 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesOld US 10
CrossesBig Ditch 017
Location6M W Park City
RouteState Highway 48245
StateMontana
Coordinates45.60401, -109.03308
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,617 (2023)
Projected traffic1,722 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Big Ditch 017 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 10 over Big Ditch 017 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 10 over Big Ditch 017 carry?

About 1,617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old US 10 over Big Ditch 017?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 10 over Big Ditch 017?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.