US Bridges

N Yellowstone Trl over Yellowstone River 010

Fair

Sweet Grass County, Montana · 6M SW Big Timber · Structure no. L49028000+08001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
427 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Yellowstone Trl over Yellowstone River 010 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Yellowstone Trl over Yellowstone River 010 in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesN Yellowstone Trl
CrossesYellowstone River 010
Location6M SW Big Timber
RouteCounty Highway 49028
StateMontana
Coordinates45.78977, -110.06625
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2023)
Projected traffic136 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Yellowstone Trl over Yellowstone River 010 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Yellowstone Trl over Yellowstone River 010 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N Yellowstone Trl over Yellowstone River 010 carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Yellowstone Trl over Yellowstone River 010?

The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N Yellowstone Trl over Yellowstone River 010?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.