US Bridges

W Brassey ST over Big Spring Creek

Fair

Fergus County, Montana · Lewistown-W Brassey ST · Structure no. U07108000+01501

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,412
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Brassey ST over Big Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying W Brassey ST over Big Spring Creek in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 2,412 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,533 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Brassey ST
CrossesBig Spring Creek
LocationLewistown-W Brassey ST
RouteCity Street 7108
StateMontana
Coordinates47.06215, -109.42039
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,412 (2023)
Projected traffic2,533 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W Brassey ST over Big Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Brassey ST over Big Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W Brassey ST over Big Spring Creek carry?

About 2,412 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Brassey ST over Big Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns W Brassey ST over Big Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.