US Bridges

Pine Street over Big Spring Creek 058

Fair

Fergus County, Montana · Lewistown-Pine ST · Structure no. M14071000+00301

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Street over Big Spring Creek 058 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pine Street over Big Spring Creek 058 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPine Street
CrossesBig Spring Creek 058
LocationLewistown-Pine ST
RouteCity Street 14071
StateMontana
Coordinates47.06298, -109.42216
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 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 Pine Street over Big Spring Creek 058 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Pine Street over Big Spring Creek 058 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Street over Big Spring Creek 058 carry?

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

How long is Pine Street over Big Spring Creek 058?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Street over Big Spring Creek 058?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.