Frontage Road 241 over Little Prickly Pear 059
GoodLewis and Clark County, Montana · Wolf Creek · Structure no. L25241000+00301
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 711
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frontage Road 241 over Little Prickly Pear 059 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage Road 241 over Little Prickly Pear 059 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 59 years old, older 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 711 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Frontage Road 241 over Little Prickly Pear 059 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Frontage Road 241 over Little Prickly Pear 059 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Frontage Road 241 over Little Prickly Pear 059 carry?
About 711 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Frontage Road 241 over Little Prickly Pear 059?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Frontage Road 241 over Little Prickly Pear 059?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.