Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek
GoodYellowstone County, Montana · 2M S Billings · Structure no. S00416000+09591
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,226
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,687 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek carry?
About 9,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.