US Bridges

Roundhouse RD over Big Spring Creek 135

Good

Fergus County, Montana · 2M S Lewistown · Structure no. 000000000002828

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roundhouse RD over Big Spring Creek 135 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Roundhouse RD over Big Spring Creek 135 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoundhouse RD
CrossesBig Spring Creek 135
Location2M S Lewistown
RouteCounty Highway 14410
StateMontana
Coordinates47.03938, -109.40949
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Roundhouse RD over Big Spring Creek 135 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roundhouse RD over Big Spring Creek 135 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Roundhouse RD over Big Spring Creek 135 carry?

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

How long is Roundhouse RD over Big Spring Creek 135?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Roundhouse RD over Big Spring Creek 135?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.