US Bridges

Sierra Road E over Ten Mile Creek 076

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 5M NE Helena · Structure no. L25104002+09001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
623
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra Road E over Ten Mile Creek 076 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sierra Road E over Ten Mile Creek 076 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 623 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSierra Road E
CrossesTen Mile Creek 076
Location5M NE Helena
RouteCounty Highway 25104
StateMontana
Coordinates46.66072, -111.99013
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2023)
Projected traffic660 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sierra Road E over Ten Mile Creek 076 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sierra Road E over Ten Mile Creek 076 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 Sierra Road E over Ten Mile Creek 076 carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sierra Road E over Ten Mile Creek 076?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra Road E over Ten Mile Creek 076?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.