US Bridges

Oilmont HWY over Willow Creek

Good

Toole County, Montana · 16M E Oilmont · Structure no. S00343016+01831

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oilmont HWY over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oilmont HWY over Willow Creek in Toole County, Montana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesOilmont HWY
CrossesWillow Creek
Location16M E Oilmont
RouteState Highway 343
StateMontana
Coordinates48.74035, -111.50761
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2023)
Projected traffic111 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 Oilmont HWY over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oilmont HWY over Willow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Oilmont HWY over Willow Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Oilmont HWY over Willow Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Oilmont HWY over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.