Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 127
FairPosted for loadBlaine County, Montana · 4M E Harlem · Structure no. L03058001+00001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 127 in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 127 built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 127 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 127 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 127?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Ekegren RD over Thirty Mile Creek 127?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.