E Highwood RD over Belt Creek 002
FairCascade County, Montana · 8M N Belt · Structure no. L07224017+04001
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Highwood RD over Belt Creek 002 is a steel truss - thru carrying E Highwood RD over Belt Creek 002 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 90 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Highwood RD over Belt Creek 002 built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is E Highwood RD over Belt Creek 002 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does E Highwood RD over Belt Creek 002 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is E Highwood RD over Belt Creek 002?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns E Highwood RD over Belt Creek 002?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.