Neibauer RD over Big Ditch 038
FairYellowstone County, Montana · 4M NE Laurel · Structure no. L56505004+01001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Neibauer RD over Big Ditch 038 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Neibauer RD over Big Ditch 038 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Neibauer RD over Big Ditch 038 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Neibauer RD over Big Ditch 038 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 2024.
How much traffic does Neibauer RD over Big Ditch 038 carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Neibauer RD over Big Ditch 038?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Neibauer RD over Big Ditch 038?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.