US Bridges

Arntzen LN over Dog Creek

FairPosted for load

Fergus County, Montana · 2M SE Christina · Structure no. 000000202102767

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arntzen LN over Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arntzen LN over Dog Creek in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesArntzen LN
CrossesDog Creek
Location2M SE Christina
RouteCounty Highway 41556
StateMontana
Coordinates47.36488, -109.31904
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arntzen LN over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arntzen LN over Dog Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Arntzen LN over Dog Creek carry?

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

How long is Arntzen LN over Dog Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Arntzen LN over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.