US Bridges

Evans Riceville RD over Belt Creek 015

Fair

Cascade County, Montana · 12M N Monarch · Structure no. L07340000+04001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans Riceville RD over Belt Creek 015 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Evans Riceville RD over Belt Creek 015 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesEvans Riceville RD
CrossesBelt Creek 015
Location12M N Monarch
RouteCounty Highway 7340
CountyCascade County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.21278, -110.93505
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 Evans Riceville RD over Belt Creek 015 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evans Riceville RD over Belt Creek 015 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Evans Riceville RD over Belt Creek 015 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Evans Riceville RD over Belt Creek 015?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Evans Riceville RD over Belt Creek 015?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.