US Bridges

New Hope RD over Snake Creek 044

Good

Blaine County, Montana · 6M W Harlem · Structure no. L03313017+01001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope RD over Snake Creek 044 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying New Hope RD over Snake Creek 044 in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNew Hope RD
CrossesSnake Creek 044
Location6M W Harlem
RouteCounty Highway 3321
StateMontana
Coordinates48.52464, -108.90303
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 New Hope RD over Snake Creek 044 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope RD over Snake Creek 044 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does New Hope RD over Snake Creek 044 carry?

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

How long is New Hope RD over Snake Creek 044?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope RD over Snake Creek 044?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.