Treasure County Bridge Report Card
Treasure County scores 55 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Treasure County, Montana
Treasure County has 26 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 15.4% is above the 7.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 545 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Treasure County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 55/100 (F). The county has 26 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 545 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 15.4% | 30.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.1% of measured traffic | 2.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.8% | 7.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 59 years vs 48 nationally | 4.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 17,325 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 15.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 59 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 545 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Treasure County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River RD over Irrigation Ditch 005 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 17 | 1979 |
| Frontage Road 018 over Irrigation Ditch 001 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 281 | 1933 |
| Frontage Road 018 over Drainage 009 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 219 | 1933 |
| Frontage RD over Sarpy Creek 003 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 28 | 1925 |
| I 94 over Sep Rr | High traffic | Good | 5,042 | 1973 |
| I 94 over Int Hysham | High traffic | Good | 2,521 | 1964 |
| I 94 over Sarpy Creek | High traffic | Good | 2,521 | 1967 |
| I 94 over Int Hysham | High traffic | Good | 2,521 | 1976 |
| I 94 over Sarpy Creek | High traffic | Good | 2,094 | 1976 |
| Old HWY 10 over Irrigation Ditch 024 | High traffic | Fair | 273 | 1933 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.