Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 045
GoodLewis and Clark County, Montana · 13M SW Augusta · Structure no. 000000202103413
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 045 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 045 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 045 built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 045 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 045 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 045?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 045?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.