US Bridges

County Road 054 over Sandstone Creek 034

Fair

Fallon County, Montana · 5M E Plevna · Structure no. L13634000+04001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 054 over Sandstone Creek 034 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 054 over Sandstone Creek 034 in Fallon County, Montana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Road 054
CrossesSandstone Creek 034
Location5M E Plevna
RouteCounty Highway 13054
CountyFallon County
StateMontana
Coordinates46.40321, -104.42847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2023)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
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 County Road 054 over Sandstone Creek 034 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 054 over Sandstone Creek 034 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 054 over Sandstone Creek 034 carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 054 over Sandstone Creek 034?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 054 over Sandstone Creek 034?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.