US Bridges

Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 021

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 9M SW Augusta · Structure no. L25416002+05001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 021 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 021 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesElk Creek RD
CrossesElk Creek 021
Location9M SW Augusta
RouteCounty Highway 25416
StateMontana
Coordinates47.38832, -112.49471
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2023)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 021 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 021 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 021 carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 021?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 021?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.