US Bridges

Frontage Road 005 over Int Radar Base-I 94 004

Fair

Custer County, Montana · 8M SW Miles City · Structure no. L09005002+03001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road 005 over Int Radar Base-I 94 004 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage Road 005 over Int Radar Base-I 94 004 in Custer County, Montana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 217 ft (66 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFrontage Road 005
CrossesInt Radar Base-I 94 004
Location8M SW Miles City
RouteState Highway 9005
StateMontana
Coordinates46.31946, -105.98901
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontage Road 005 over Int Radar Base-I 94 004 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage Road 005 over Int Radar Base-I 94 004 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 Frontage Road 005 over Int Radar Base-I 94 004 carry?

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

How long is Frontage Road 005 over Int Radar Base-I 94 004?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road 005 over Int Radar Base-I 94 004?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.