Howie RD over Otter Creek
GoodSweet Grass County, Montana · 2M NE Big Timber · Structure no. S00478001+07001
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 484
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howie RD over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howie RD over Otter Creek 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 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Howie RD over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howie RD over Otter Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Howie RD over Otter Creek carry?
About 484 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Howie RD over Otter Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Howie RD over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.