US Bridges

W Beartooth DR over Big Ditch 161

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · NW Laurel-W Beartooth DR · Structure no. 000000000004999

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Beartooth DR over Big Ditch 161 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W Beartooth DR over Big Ditch 161 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Beartooth DR
CrossesBig Ditch 161
LocationNW Laurel-W Beartooth DR
RouteCity Street 56069
StateMontana
Coordinates45.68414, -108.781
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 W Beartooth DR over Big Ditch 161 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Beartooth DR over Big Ditch 161 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W Beartooth DR over Big Ditch 161 carry?

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

How long is W Beartooth DR over Big Ditch 161?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W Beartooth DR over Big Ditch 161?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.