US Bridges

S 7-MAIN ST N over Sandstone Creek

Poor

Fallon County, Montana · North Edge Baker · Structure no. P00027035+08231

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,209
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 7-MAIN ST N over Sandstone Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 7-MAIN ST N over Sandstone Creek in Fallon County, Montana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,319 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 7-MAIN ST N
CrossesSandstone Creek
LocationNorth Edge Baker
RouteState Highway 7
StateMontana
Coordinates46.37336, -104.27542
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,209 (2023)
Projected traffic2,319 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 7-MAIN ST N over Sandstone Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 7-MAIN ST N over Sandstone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does S 7-MAIN ST N over Sandstone Creek carry?

About 2,209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S 7-MAIN ST N over Sandstone Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S 7-MAIN ST N over Sandstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.