US Bridges

S 28th RD over Sep I 94 005

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 3M SW Pompey`s Pillar · Structure no. L56138001+03201

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 28th RD over Sep I 94 005 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 28th RD over Sep I 94 005 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS 28th RD
CrossesSep I 94 005
Location3M SW Pompey`s Pillar
RouteCounty Highway 56138
StateMontana
Coordinates45.97242, -108.02768
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 28th RD over Sep I 94 005 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 28th RD over Sep I 94 005 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S 28th RD over Sep I 94 005 carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 28th RD over Sep I 94 005?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S 28th RD over Sep I 94 005?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.