Birch Creek RD over Birch Creek
GoodBeaverhead County, Montana · 3M W Apex · Structure no. 000000000007028
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Creek RD over Birch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birch Creek RD over Birch Creek in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Creek RD over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Creek RD over Birch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Birch Creek RD over Birch Creek carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Birch Creek RD over Birch Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Creek RD over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.