US Bridges

L25500 over Poorman Creek

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 7M S Lincoln · Structure no. 000000000008099

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L25500 over Poorman Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying L25500 over Poorman Creek in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesL25500
CrossesPoorman Creek
Location7M S Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 25500
StateMontana
Coordinates46.87808, -112.61806
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 L25500 over Poorman Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is L25500 over Poorman Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does L25500 over Poorman Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is L25500 over Poorman Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns L25500 over Poorman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.