Horse Ranch Road over Armells Creek
GoodCascade County, Montana · 3.9 Miles North of Irish · Structure no. AFMTNZBX85161
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
Horse Ranch Road over Armells Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horse Ranch Road over Armells Creek in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2037. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 Horse Ranch Road over Armells Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horse Ranch Road over Armells 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Horse Ranch Road over Armells Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Horse Ranch Road over Armells Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Horse Ranch Road over Armells Creek?
It is owned by the Air Force.