US Bridges

County Road 061 over Little Prickly Pear 111

Fair

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 1M N Sieben Int · Structure no. L25061001+02001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 061 over Little Prickly Pear 111 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 061 over Little Prickly Pear 111 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty Road 061
CrossesLittle Prickly Pear 111
Location1M N Sieben Int
RouteCounty Highway 25061
StateMontana
Coordinates46.90229, -112.12433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2023)
Projected traffic14 by 2043
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 County Road 061 over Little Prickly Pear 111 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 061 over Little Prickly Pear 111 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 061 over Little Prickly Pear 111 carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 061 over Little Prickly Pear 111?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 061 over Little Prickly Pear 111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.