Alkali Creek RD over Alkali Creek 053
FairYellowstone County, Montana · 4M NW Billings · Structure no. L56726004+01001
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 484
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alkali Creek RD over Alkali Creek 053 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Alkali Creek RD over Alkali Creek 053 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 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Alkali Creek RD over Alkali Creek 053 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alkali Creek RD over Alkali Creek 053 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 Alkali Creek RD over Alkali Creek 053 carry?
About 484 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Alkali Creek RD over Alkali Creek 053?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Alkali Creek RD over Alkali Creek 053?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.