US Bridges

Terland RD over Bridger Creek 053

FairPosted for load

Sweet Grass County, Montana · 5M SE Greycliff · Structure no. L49124000+02001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terland RD over Bridger Creek 053 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Terland RD over Bridger Creek 053 in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTerland RD
CrossesBridger Creek 053
Location5M SE Greycliff
RouteCounty Highway 49124
CountySweet Grass County
StateMontana
Coordinates45.72474, -109.6898
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Terland RD over Bridger Creek 053 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Terland RD over Bridger Creek 053 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Terland RD over Bridger Creek 053 carry?

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

How long is Terland RD over Bridger Creek 053?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Terland RD over Bridger Creek 053?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.