US Bridges

US 94 over Upper Seven Mile Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Montana · 1M SW Glendive · Structure no. P00098000+09742

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,251
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 94 over Upper Seven Mile Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 94 over Upper Seven Mile Creek in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,251 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 94
CrossesUpper Seven Mile Creek
Location1M SW Glendive
RouteCity Street 98
StateMontana
Coordinates47.09556, -104.76322
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,251 (2023)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 94 over Upper Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 94 over Upper Seven Mile Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 94 over Upper Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 1,251 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 94 over Upper Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 94 over Upper Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.