Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 069
PoorChouteau County, Montana · 6M SE Highwood · Structure no. L08200006+01001
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 069 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 069 in Chouteau County, Montana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 069 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 069 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 069 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 069?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Highwood CR over Highwood Creek 069?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.