US Bridges

S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Milk River

Poor

Blaine County, Montana · 1M W Chinook · Structure no. S00529001+00001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Milk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Milk River in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 529-CLEAR CR RD
CrossesMilk River
Location1M W Chinook
RouteState Highway 529
StateMontana
Coordinates48.57972, -109.2564
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2023)
Projected traffic269 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Milk River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Milk River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Milk River carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Milk River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S 529-CLEAR CR RD over Milk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.