US Bridges

Sage RD over Battle Creek 052

Good

Blaine County, Montana · 15M N Chinook · Structure no. L03006002+07001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sage RD over Battle Creek 052 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sage RD over Battle Creek 052 in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSage RD
CrossesBattle Creek 052
Location15M N Chinook
RouteCounty Highway 3003
StateMontana
Coordinates48.7939, -109.30607
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed29.8 mi (48 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 Sage RD over Battle Creek 052 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sage RD over Battle Creek 052 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sage RD over Battle Creek 052 carry?

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

How long is Sage RD over Battle Creek 052?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sage RD over Battle Creek 052?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.