US Bridges

7th Ave N over Milk River

Good

Hill County, Montana · HAVRE-7th Ave N · Structure no. U05710000+03821

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,952
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Ave N over Milk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7th Ave N over Milk River in Hill County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,952 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries7th Ave N
CrossesMilk River
LocationHAVRE-7th Ave N
RouteCity Street 5711
StateMontana
Coordinates48.55638, -109.67136
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,952 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 7th Ave N over Milk River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Ave N over Milk River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 7th Ave N over Milk River carry?

About 2,952 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7th Ave N over Milk River?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Ave N over Milk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.