Middle RD over Battle Creek 056
PoorPosted for loadBlaine County, Montana · 4M N Chinook · Structure no. L03085000+06001
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle RD over Battle Creek 056 is a steel truss - thru carrying Middle RD over Battle Creek 056 in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 105 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 4 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: 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 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle RD over Battle Creek 056 built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Middle RD over Battle Creek 056 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Middle RD over Battle Creek 056 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Middle RD over Battle Creek 056?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Middle RD over Battle Creek 056?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.