US Bridges

Birdseye RD over Seven Mile Creek 034

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 6M NW Helena · Structure no. L25602008+06001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,589
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Birdseye RD over Seven Mile Creek 034 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Birdseye RD over Seven Mile Creek 034 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,589 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,676 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesBirdseye RD
CrossesSeven Mile Creek 034
Location6M NW Helena
RouteCounty Highway 25602
StateMontana
Coordinates46.64926, -112.12147
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,589 (2023)
Projected traffic1,676 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Birdseye RD over Seven Mile Creek 034 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Birdseye RD over Seven Mile Creek 034 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Birdseye RD over Seven Mile Creek 034 carry?

About 1,589 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Birdseye RD over Seven Mile Creek 034?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Birdseye RD over Seven Mile Creek 034?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.