US Bridges

Hinsdale N RD over Crow Creek 043

FairPosted for load

Valley County, Montana · 30M N Hinsdale · Structure no. L53001009+01001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hinsdale N RD over Crow Creek 043 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hinsdale N RD over Crow Creek 043 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesHinsdale N RD
CrossesCrow Creek 043
Location30M N Hinsdale
RouteCounty Highway 53201
CountyValley County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.80732, -107.05294
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Hinsdale N RD over Crow Creek 043 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hinsdale N RD over Crow Creek 043 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hinsdale N RD over Crow Creek 043 carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hinsdale N RD over Crow Creek 043?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hinsdale N RD over Crow Creek 043?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.