US Bridges

River RD over Spring Creek 023

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 3M SE Laurel · Structure no. L56304002+03001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Spring Creek 023 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying River RD over Spring Creek 023 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesSpring Creek 023
Location3M SE Laurel
RouteCounty Highway 56304
StateMontana
Coordinates45.64797, -108.71537
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 River RD over Spring Creek 023 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Spring Creek 023 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Spring Creek 023 carry?

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

How long is River RD over Spring Creek 023?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Spring Creek 023?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.