US Bridges

6th Ave S over Big Spring Creek 133

PoorPosted for load

Fergus County, Montana · LEWISTOWN-6th Ave S · Structure no. M14071000+00201

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
437
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave S over Big Spring Creek 133 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 6th Ave S over Big Spring Creek 133 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 437 vehicles a day, projected to reach 459 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries6th Ave S
CrossesBig Spring Creek 133
LocationLEWISTOWN-6th Ave S
RouteCity Street 7107
StateMontana
Coordinates47.05426, -109.41818
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2023)
Projected traffic459 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 6th Ave S over Big Spring Creek 133 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is 6th Ave S over Big Spring Creek 133 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 6th Ave S over Big Spring Creek 133 carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 6th Ave S over Big Spring Creek 133?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Ave S over Big Spring Creek 133?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.