Valentine RD over Box Elder Creek 130
FairPosted for loadFergus County, Montana · 8M E Roy · Structure no. L14201001+02001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valentine RD over Box Elder Creek 130 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valentine RD over Box Elder Creek 130 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valentine RD over Box Elder Creek 130 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valentine RD over Box Elder Creek 130 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Valentine RD over Box Elder Creek 130 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Valentine RD over Box Elder Creek 130?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Valentine RD over Box Elder Creek 130?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.