US Bridges

County Road 811 over Ten Mile Creek 131

Fair

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · W Edge of Helena · Structure no. L25811000+01001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 811 over Ten Mile Creek 131 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 811 over Ten Mile Creek 131 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty Road 811
CrossesTen Mile Creek 131
LocationW Edge of Helena
RouteCounty Highway 25811
StateMontana
Coordinates46.59394, -112.11332
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
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 County Road 811 over Ten Mile Creek 131 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 811 over Ten Mile Creek 131 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 811 over Ten Mile Creek 131 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 811 over Ten Mile Creek 131?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 811 over Ten Mile Creek 131?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.