Rapelje RD over Keyser Creek
FairStillwater County, Montana · 6M NW Columbus · Structure no. S00306007+00351
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 453
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rapelje RD over Keyser Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rapelje RD over Keyser Creek in Stillwater County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 453 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rapelje RD over Keyser Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rapelje RD over Keyser 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Rapelje RD over Keyser Creek carry?
About 453 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Rapelje RD over Keyser Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Rapelje RD over Keyser Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.