US Bridges

Williams Ave over Ten Mile Creek 003

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 1M W Helena · Structure no. L25549000+01001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,068
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Ave over Ten Mile Creek 003 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Williams Ave over Ten Mile Creek 003 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,068 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,221 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWilliams Ave
CrossesTen Mile Creek 003
Location1M W Helena
RouteCounty Highway 25549
StateMontana
Coordinates46.60514, -112.08809
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,068 (2023)
Projected traffic3,221 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Williams Ave over Ten Mile Creek 003 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Ave over Ten Mile Creek 003 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Williams Ave over Ten Mile Creek 003 carry?

About 3,068 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Williams Ave over Ten Mile Creek 003?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Ave over Ten Mile Creek 003?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.