US Bridges

Swamp Coulee RD over Beaver Creek 040

Good

Hill County, Montana · 15M S Havre · Structure no. L21604000+03001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swamp Coulee RD over Beaver Creek 040 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Swamp Coulee RD over Beaver Creek 040 in Hill County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSwamp Coulee RD
CrossesBeaver Creek 040
Location15M S Havre
RouteCounty Highway 21634
StateMontana
Coordinates48.32779, -109.65909
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Swamp Coulee RD over Beaver Creek 040 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swamp Coulee RD over Beaver Creek 040 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Swamp Coulee RD over Beaver Creek 040 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Swamp Coulee RD over Beaver Creek 040?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Swamp Coulee RD over Beaver Creek 040?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.