US Bridges

US 89 over Foster Creek

Good

Teton County, Montana · 1M S Bynum · Structure no. 000000000005181

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
654
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 89 over Foster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 89 over Foster Creek in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 654 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS 89
CrossesFoster Creek
Location1M S Bynum
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateMontana
Coordinates47.95694, -112.29714
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2023)
Projected traffic687 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 89 over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 89 over Foster 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 89 over Foster Creek carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 89 over Foster Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns US 89 over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.