US Bridges

Bridger Creek RD over Bridger Creek 054

Fair

Sweet Grass County, Montana · 15M S Greycliff · Structure no. L49104008+09641

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridger Creek RD over Bridger Creek 054 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bridger Creek RD over Bridger Creek 054 in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBridger Creek RD
CrossesBridger Creek 054
Location15M S Greycliff
RouteCounty Highway 104
StateMontana
Coordinates45.62842, -109.76124
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bridger Creek RD over Bridger Creek 054 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridger Creek RD over Bridger Creek 054 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bridger Creek RD over Bridger Creek 054 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bridger Creek RD over Bridger Creek 054?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bridger Creek RD over Bridger Creek 054?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.