US Bridges

Old HWY RD E over Battle Creek 025

Good

Blaine County, Montana · 5M E Chinook · Structure no. L03049004+04001

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY RD E over Battle Creek 025 is a steel truss - thru carrying Old HWY RD E over Battle Creek 025 in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld HWY RD E
CrossesBattle Creek 025
Location5M E Chinook
RouteCounty Highway 3019
StateMontana
Coordinates48.58525, -109.10017
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old HWY RD E over Battle Creek 025 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Old HWY RD E over Battle Creek 025 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY RD E over Battle Creek 025 carry?

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

How long is Old HWY RD E over Battle Creek 025?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY RD E over Battle Creek 025?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.