Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 097
PoorClosed to trafficBlaine County, Montana · 3M E Harlem · Structure no. L03045005+01001
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 097 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 097 in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 20 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 097 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 097 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 097 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 097?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 097?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.