US Bridges

Ash CR RD E over E Fork Beaver Creek 055

Good

Fallon County, Montana · 21M NE Baker · Structure no. L13615002+00001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash CR RD E over E Fork Beaver Creek 055 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ash CR RD E over E Fork Beaver Creek 055 in Fallon County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAsh CR RD E
CrossesE Fork Beaver Creek 055
Location21M NE Baker
RouteCounty Highway 13846
StateMontana
Coordinates46.64154, -104.18747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ash CR RD E over E Fork Beaver Creek 055 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash CR RD E over E Fork Beaver Creek 055 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ash CR RD E over E Fork Beaver Creek 055 carry?

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

How long is Ash CR RD E over E Fork Beaver Creek 055?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ash CR RD E over E Fork Beaver Creek 055?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.