US Bridges

Augusta RD over Middle Fork Dearborn 010

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 25M S Augusta · Structure no. L25300000+08001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Augusta RD over Middle Fork Dearborn 010 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Augusta RD over Middle Fork Dearborn 010 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesAugusta RD
CrossesMiddle Fork Dearborn 010
Location25M S Augusta
RouteCounty Highway 25300
StateMontana
Coordinates47.20908, -112.27719
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2023)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Augusta RD over Middle Fork Dearborn 010 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Augusta RD over Middle Fork Dearborn 010 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 2024.

How much traffic does Augusta RD over Middle Fork Dearborn 010 carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Augusta RD over Middle Fork Dearborn 010?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Augusta RD over Middle Fork Dearborn 010?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.