US Bridges

Shepherd RD over Razor Creek 090

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 3M N Shepherd · Structure no. 000000000004879

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepherd RD over Razor Creek 090 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Shepherd RD over Razor Creek 090 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesShepherd RD
CrossesRazor Creek 090
Location3M N Shepherd
RouteCounty Highway 56803
StateMontana
Coordinates45.98646, -108.34298
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Shepherd RD over Razor Creek 090 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shepherd RD over Razor Creek 090 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Shepherd RD over Razor Creek 090 carry?

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

How long is Shepherd RD over Razor Creek 090?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shepherd RD over Razor Creek 090?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.