Tampico RD over Cherry Creek Overflow
FairValley County, Montana · 1M W Glasgow · Structure no. S00246001+01001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 392
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tampico RD over Cherry Creek Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tampico RD over Cherry Creek Overflow 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 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tampico RD over Cherry Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tampico RD over Cherry Creek Overflow 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Tampico RD over Cherry Creek Overflow carry?
About 392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Tampico RD over Cherry Creek Overflow?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Tampico RD over Cherry Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.