US Bridges

Bagan RD over Battle Creek 060

Fair

Blaine County, Montana · 3M E Chinook · Structure no. L03002000+03001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bagan RD over Battle Creek 060 is a steel truss - thru carrying Bagan RD over Battle Creek 060 in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesBagan RD
CrossesBattle Creek 060
Location3M E Chinook
RouteCounty Highway 3002
StateMontana
Coordinates48.59389, -109.15519
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2023)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bagan RD over Battle Creek 060 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Bagan RD over Battle Creek 060 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 Bagan RD over Battle Creek 060 carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bagan RD over Battle Creek 060?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bagan RD over Battle Creek 060?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.