Montaqua RD over Elbow Creek 048
GoodCarbon County, Montana · 3M SW Edgar · Structure no. L05120000+04001
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Montaqua RD over Elbow Creek 048 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montaqua RD over Elbow Creek 048 in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Montaqua RD over Elbow Creek 048 built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Montaqua RD over Elbow Creek 048 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Montaqua RD over Elbow Creek 048 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Montaqua RD over Elbow Creek 048?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Montaqua RD over Elbow Creek 048?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.