Cut Throat DR over Cove Ditch 015
FairYellowstone County, Montana · Lakeside Estates · Structure no. L56564000+02001
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cut Throat DR over Cove Ditch 015 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cut Throat DR over Cove Ditch 015 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 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cut Throat DR over Cove Ditch 015 built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cut Throat DR over Cove Ditch 015 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Cut Throat DR over Cove Ditch 015 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cut Throat DR over Cove Ditch 015?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cut Throat DR over Cove Ditch 015?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.