US Bridges

Oswego North RD over West Fork Wolf Creek 057

Fair

Valley County, Montana · 17M N Oswego · Structure no. L53216017+02001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oswego North RD over West Fork Wolf Creek 057 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oswego North RD over West Fork Wolf Creek 057 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesOswego North RD
CrossesWest Fork Wolf Creek 057
Location17M N Oswego
RouteCounty Highway 53023
StateMontana
Coordinates48.30761, -105.89144
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oswego North RD over West Fork Wolf Creek 057 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Oswego North RD over West Fork Wolf Creek 057 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 2023.

How much traffic does Oswego North RD over West Fork Wolf Creek 057 carry?

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

How long is Oswego North RD over West Fork Wolf Creek 057?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Oswego North RD over West Fork Wolf Creek 057?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.