US Bridges

Sun Canyon RD over Willow Creek 160

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 6M NW Augusta · Structure no. 000000000007023

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sun Canyon RD over Willow Creek 160 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sun Canyon RD over Willow Creek 160 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSun Canyon RD
CrossesWillow Creek 160
Location6M NW Augusta
RouteCounty Highway 25401
StateMontana
Coordinates47.54548, -112.47409
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic211 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Sun Canyon RD over Willow Creek 160 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sun Canyon RD over Willow Creek 160 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sun Canyon RD over Willow Creek 160 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sun Canyon RD over Willow Creek 160?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sun Canyon RD over Willow Creek 160?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.