Bala ST over Little Bighorn River 069
FairBig Horn County, Montana · Crow Agency · Structure no. L02046011+03001
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bala ST over Little Bighorn River 069 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bala ST over Little Bighorn River 069 in Big Horn County, Montana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bala ST over Little Bighorn River 069 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bala ST over Little Bighorn River 069 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Bala ST over Little Bighorn River 069 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bala ST over Little Bighorn River 069?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bala ST over Little Bighorn River 069?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.