US Bridges

Millegan RD over Smith River

Good

Cascade County, Montana · 15M SE Ulm · Structure no. S00330015+02001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millegan RD over Smith River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Millegan RD over Smith River 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 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMillegan RD
CrossesSmith River
Location15M SE Ulm
RouteState Highway 330
StateMontana
Coordinates47.26159, -111.42511
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2023)
Projected traffic309 by 2043
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Millegan RD over Smith River built?

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

What condition is Millegan RD over Smith River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Millegan RD over Smith River carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Millegan RD over Smith River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Millegan RD over Smith River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.