US Bridges

Legal Tender LN over Prickly Pear Creek 070

Fair

Jefferson County, Montana · Clancy · Structure no. L22033000+02001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Legal Tender LN over Prickly Pear Creek 070 is a concrete tee beam carrying Legal Tender LN over Prickly Pear Creek 070 in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLegal Tender LN
CrossesPrickly Pear Creek 070
LocationClancy
RouteCounty Highway 22033
CountyJefferson County
StateMontana
Coordinates46.46869, -111.98319
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Legal Tender LN over Prickly Pear Creek 070 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Legal Tender LN over Prickly Pear Creek 070 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Legal Tender LN over Prickly Pear Creek 070 carry?

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

How long is Legal Tender LN over Prickly Pear Creek 070?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Legal Tender LN over Prickly Pear Creek 070?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.