US Bridges

Clear CR RD SE over Clear Creek 095

Fair

Blaine County, Montana · 17M S Lohman · Structure no. L03301008+04001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear CR RD SE over Clear Creek 095 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clear CR RD SE over Clear Creek 095 in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesClear CR RD SE
CrossesClear Creek 095
Location17M S Lohman
RouteCounty Highway 3201
CountyBlaine County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.39139, -109.46063
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2023)
Projected traffic149 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Clear CR RD SE over Clear Creek 095 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear CR RD SE over Clear Creek 095 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Clear CR RD SE over Clear Creek 095 carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clear CR RD SE over Clear Creek 095?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Clear CR RD SE over Clear Creek 095?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.