US Bridges

Walberg Ranch LN over Rock Creek 054

GoodPosted for load

Granite County, Montana · 25M W Phillipsburg · Structure no. L20129000+01001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
603
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walberg Ranch LN over Rock Creek 054 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walberg Ranch LN over Rock Creek 054 in Granite County, Montana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 603 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWalberg Ranch LN
CrossesRock Creek 054
Location25M W Phillipsburg
RouteCounty Highway 20103
StateMontana
Coordinates46.3746, -113.64757
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2023)
Projected traffic645 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Walberg Ranch LN over Rock Creek 054 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walberg Ranch LN over Rock Creek 054 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Walberg Ranch LN over Rock Creek 054 carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walberg Ranch LN over Rock Creek 054?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Walberg Ranch LN over Rock Creek 054?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.