US Bridges

25th ST N over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Cascade County, Montana · Great FALLS-25th ST N · Structure no. U05217001+05401

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,262
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th ST N over Abandoned Railroad is a concrete arch - deck carrying 25th ST N over Abandoned Railroad in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 4,262 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,475 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries25th ST N
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
LocationGreat FALLS-25th ST N
RouteCity Street 5217
StateMontana
Coordinates47.51575, -111.26417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,262 (2023)
Projected traffic4,475 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 25th ST N over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th ST N over Abandoned Railroad 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 25th ST N over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 4,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 25th ST N over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 25th ST N over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.