US Bridges

Skylark RD over Cherry Creek 093

Fair

Valley County, Montana · 3M N Glasgow · Structure no. L53010002+02001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skylark RD over Cherry Creek 093 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skylark RD over Cherry Creek 093 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSkylark RD
CrossesCherry Creek 093
Location3M N Glasgow
RouteCounty Highway 53231
StateMontana
Coordinates48.24211, -106.63486
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Skylark RD over Cherry Creek 093 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skylark RD over Cherry Creek 093 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Skylark RD over Cherry Creek 093 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Skylark RD over Cherry Creek 093?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Skylark RD over Cherry Creek 093?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.