US Bridges

Oswald RD over RR 009

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 8M E Broadview · Structure no. L56187010+00561

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oswald RD over RR 009 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Oswald RD over RR 009 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOswald RD
CrossesRR 009
Location8M E Broadview
RouteCounty Highway 56914
StateMontana
Coordinates46.09648, -108.71713
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oswald RD over RR 009 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oswald RD over RR 009 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Oswald RD over RR 009 carry?

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

How long is Oswald RD over RR 009?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oswald RD over RR 009?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.