Rapelje RD over Sweet Grass Creek
GoodSweet Grass County, Montana · 11M NE Big Timber · Structure no. S00478010+07391
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rapelje RD over Sweet Grass Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rapelje RD over Sweet Grass Creek in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 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 Rapelje RD over Sweet Grass Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rapelje RD over Sweet Grass 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 Rapelje RD over Sweet Grass Creek carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rapelje RD over Sweet Grass Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rapelje RD over Sweet Grass Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.