US Bridges

Frontage Road 146 over Willow Creek 033

Fair

Deer Lodge County, Montana · 4M S Warm Springs · Structure no. L12146001+02001

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road 146 over Willow Creek 033 is a concrete tee beam carrying Frontage Road 146 over Willow Creek 033 in Deer Lodge County, Montana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 94 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFrontage Road 146
CrossesWillow Creek 033
Location4M S Warm Springs
RouteState Highway 12146
StateMontana
Coordinates46.12644, -112.79857
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Frontage Road 146 over Willow Creek 033 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Frontage Road 146 over Willow Creek 033 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Frontage Road 146 over Willow Creek 033 carry?

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

How long is Frontage Road 146 over Willow Creek 033?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road 146 over Willow Creek 033?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.