US Bridges

Belt Park RD over Belt Creek 019

Fair

Cascade County, Montana · 3M S Monarch · Structure no. L07361000+01001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Park RD over Belt Creek 019 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Park RD over Belt Creek 019 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 70 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBelt Park RD
CrossesBelt Creek 019
Location3M S Monarch
RouteCounty Highway 7361
StateMontana
Coordinates47.05761, -110.80048
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 Belt Park RD over Belt Creek 019 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Belt Park RD over Belt Creek 019 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Belt Park RD over Belt Creek 019 carry?

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

How long is Belt Park RD over Belt Creek 019?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Park RD over Belt Creek 019?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.