US Bridges

Frontage Road 295 over Ten Mile Creek 071

Poor

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 2M N Helena · Structure no. L25295002+04001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,929
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road 295 over Ten Mile Creek 071 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage Road 295 over Ten Mile Creek 071 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,929 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,025 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFrontage Road 295
CrossesTen Mile Creek 071
Location2M N Helena
RouteState Highway 25295
CountyLewis and Clark County
StateMontana
Coordinates46.64815, -112.01092
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,929 (2023)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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 Frontage Road 295 over Ten Mile Creek 071 built?

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

What condition is Frontage Road 295 over Ten Mile Creek 071 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Frontage Road 295 over Ten Mile Creek 071 carry?

About 1,929 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Frontage Road 295 over Ten Mile Creek 071?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road 295 over Ten Mile Creek 071?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.