US Bridges

Frontage Road 146 over Drainage 032

Good

Deer Lodge County, Montana · 3M S Warm Springs · Structure no. L12146001+09001

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road 146 over Drainage 032 is a concrete tee beam carrying Frontage Road 146 over Drainage 032 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFrontage Road 146
CrossesDrainage 032
Location3M S Warm Springs
RouteState Highway 12146
StateMontana
Coordinates46.14269, -112.7954
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 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 Drainage 032 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 Drainage 032 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Frontage Road 146 over Drainage 032 carry?

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

How long is Frontage Road 146 over Drainage 032?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road 146 over Drainage 032?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.