US Bridges

Road 70 S over Big Sandy Creek 021

Good

Hill County, Montana · 14M SW Havre · Structure no. 000000000003151

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 70 S over Big Sandy Creek 021 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Road 70 S over Big Sandy Creek 021 in Hill County, Montana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRoad 70 S
CrossesBig Sandy Creek 021
Location14M SW Havre
RouteCounty Highway 21428
StateMontana
Coordinates48.45264, -109.92066
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Road 70 S over Big Sandy Creek 021 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 70 S over Big Sandy Creek 021 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Road 70 S over Big Sandy Creek 021 carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Road 70 S over Big Sandy Creek 021?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road 70 S over Big Sandy Creek 021?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.