Duck Creek RD over Yellowstone River 020
FairYellowstone County, Montana · SW Billings · Structure no. L56302000+03001
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 558 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Duck Creek RD over Yellowstone River 020 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duck Creek RD over Yellowstone River 020 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 558 ft (170 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Duck Creek RD over Yellowstone River 020 built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Duck Creek RD over Yellowstone River 020 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Duck Creek RD over Yellowstone River 020 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Duck Creek RD over Yellowstone River 020?
The structure is 558 ft (170 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Duck Creek RD over Yellowstone River 020?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.