US Bridges

Black Bear RD over Trout Creek 141

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · York · Structure no. L25030000+01001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Bear RD over Trout Creek 141 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Black Bear RD over Trout Creek 141 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBlack Bear RD
CrossesTrout Creek 141
LocationYork
RouteCounty Highway 25030
StateMontana
Coordinates46.72059, -111.75144
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Black Bear RD over Trout Creek 141 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Bear RD over Trout Creek 141 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Black Bear RD over Trout Creek 141 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Black Bear RD over Trout Creek 141?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Black Bear RD over Trout Creek 141?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.