US Bridges

Custer Frtg RD over Fly Creek 002

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · Pompeys Pillar · Structure no. 000000000004866

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custer Frtg RD over Fly Creek 002 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Custer Frtg RD over Fly Creek 002 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCuster Frtg RD
CrossesFly Creek 002
LocationPompeys Pillar
RouteState Highway 56788
StateMontana
Coordinates45.9941, -107.94693
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating103 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2023)
Projected traffic155 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Custer Frtg RD over Fly Creek 002 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Custer Frtg RD over Fly Creek 002 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Custer Frtg RD over Fly Creek 002 carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Custer Frtg RD over Fly Creek 002?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Custer Frtg RD over Fly Creek 002?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.