US Bridges

Cleveland RD over Three Mile Creek

Good

Blaine County, Montana · 2M S Chinook · Structure no. S00240002+09001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland RD over Three Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleveland RD over Three Mile Creek in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCleveland RD
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location2M S Chinook
RouteState Highway 240
StateMontana
Coordinates48.56021, -109.21081
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic630 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Cleveland RD over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland RD over Three Mile Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cleveland RD over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland RD over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland RD over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.