Craig Frontage RD over Missouri River 054
PoorLewis and Clark County, Montana · 2M NE Wolf Creek · Structure no. L25003011+00001
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 507 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 484
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Craig Frontage RD over Missouri River 054 is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Craig Frontage RD over Missouri River 054 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 484 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2043. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Craig Frontage RD over Missouri River 054 built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Craig Frontage RD over Missouri River 054 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Craig Frontage RD over Missouri River 054 carry?
About 484 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Craig Frontage RD over Missouri River 054?
The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Craig Frontage RD over Missouri River 054?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.