US Bridges

Mill Iron Camp Cro over Box Elder Creek 006

Fair

Carter County, Montana · 2M SE Mill Iron · Structure no. L06100019+00001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Iron Camp Cro over Box Elder Creek 006 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Iron Camp Cro over Box Elder Creek 006 in Carter County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesMill Iron Camp Cro
CrossesBox Elder Creek 006
Location2M SE Mill Iron
RouteCounty Highway 6100
StateMontana
Coordinates45.83918, -104.16896
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2023)
Projected traffic78 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 Mill Iron Camp Cro over Box Elder Creek 006 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Iron Camp Cro over Box Elder Creek 006 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Iron Camp Cro over Box Elder Creek 006 carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill Iron Camp Cro over Box Elder Creek 006?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Iron Camp Cro over Box Elder Creek 006?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.