Soap Gulch Rd over Sep Soap Crk Rd I 15 005
Silver Bow County, Montana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Soap Gulch Rd over Sep Soap Crk Rd I 15 005 in Silver Bow County, Montana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2025).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 11 of the 70 inventoried bridges in Silver Bow County rated good (15.7%); 2 (2.9%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 281 ft |
| Location | 3M N Melrose |
| NBI structure number | L47538000+04001 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Silver Bow County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 15 over Bell Creek | 1963 | 19,755 | Fair |
| I-90 E&w over Abandoned Railroad | 2019 | 15,011 | Good |
| S Montana St over Silver Bow Creek | 1970 | 14,718 | Fair |
| I 15 over Int Rocker | 1968 | 10,824 | Fair |
| I 15 over Int Rocker | 1968 | 10,824 | Fair |
| I 90 over Whitetail Creek | 1965 | 10,349 | Fair |
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