US Bridges

Road 100 S over Big Sandy Creek 019

Fair

Hill County, Montana · 10M N Box Elder · Structure no. L21431001+08001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 100 S over Big Sandy Creek 019 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Road 100 S over Big Sandy Creek 019 in Hill County, Montana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRoad 100 S
CrossesBig Sandy Creek 019
Location10M N Box Elder
RouteCounty Highway 21431
StateMontana
Coordinates48.40923, -109.94427
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2023)
Projected traffic31 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 100 S over Big Sandy Creek 019 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 100 S over Big Sandy Creek 019 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Road 100 S over Big Sandy Creek 019 carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Road 100 S over Big Sandy Creek 019?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road 100 S over Big Sandy Creek 019?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.