Law Enforcement RD over Prickely Pear Creek
FairPosted for loadLewis and Clark County, Montana · 5M NE Helena · Structure no. 000000202008015
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Law Enforcement RD over Prickely Pear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Law Enforcement RD over Prickely Pear Creek in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
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 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Law Enforcement RD over Prickely Pear Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Law Enforcement RD over Prickely Pear Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Law Enforcement RD over Prickely Pear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Law Enforcement RD over Prickely Pear Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Law Enforcement RD over Prickely Pear Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.