US Bridges

Steel Creek RD over Steel Creek 082

Good

Beaverhead County, Montana · 1M NE Wisdom · Structure no. L01031000+05001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steel Creek RD over Steel Creek 082 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Steel Creek RD over Steel Creek 082 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSteel Creek RD
CrossesSteel Creek 082
Location1M NE Wisdom
RouteCounty Highway 1031
StateMontana
Coordinates45.62173, -113.43834
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steel Creek RD over Steel Creek 082 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steel Creek RD over Steel Creek 082 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Steel Creek RD over Steel Creek 082 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Steel Creek RD over Steel Creek 082?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Steel Creek RD over Steel Creek 082?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.