48th ST W over Beaver Creek 046
PoorHill County, Montana · 2M SW Havre · Structure no. L21442000+01001
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
48th ST W over Beaver Creek 046 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 48th ST W over Beaver Creek 046 in Hill County, Montana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 48th ST W over Beaver Creek 046 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is 48th ST W over Beaver Creek 046 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 48th ST W over Beaver Creek 046 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 48th ST W over Beaver Creek 046?
The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 48th ST W over Beaver Creek 046?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.