US Bridges

S Fresno RD over Sage Creek 053

Good

Hill County, Montana · 3M NE Box Elder · Structure no. L21403015+01001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fresno RD over Sage Creek 053 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Fresno RD over Sage Creek 053 in Hill County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS Fresno RD
CrossesSage Creek 053
Location3M NE Box Elder
RouteCounty Highway 21403
StateMontana
Coordinates48.35862, -109.99805
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2023)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 S Fresno RD over Sage Creek 053 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Fresno RD over Sage Creek 053 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S Fresno RD over Sage Creek 053 carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Fresno RD over Sage Creek 053?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S Fresno RD over Sage Creek 053?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.