Lyons Creek RD over Little Prickly Pear 005
GoodLewis and Clark County, Montana · 5M S Wolf Creek · Structure no. L25233000+01001
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lyons Creek RD over Little Prickly Pear 005 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lyons Creek RD over Little Prickly Pear 005 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lyons Creek RD over Little Prickly Pear 005 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lyons Creek RD over Little Prickly Pear 005 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Lyons Creek RD over Little Prickly Pear 005 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lyons Creek RD over Little Prickly Pear 005?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lyons Creek RD over Little Prickly Pear 005?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.