E Main Street over Prickly Pear Creek 009
FairLewis and Clark County, Montana · East Helena-E Main ST · Structure no. M25037000+00301
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,580
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Main Street over Prickly Pear Creek 009 is a concrete tee beam carrying E Main Street over Prickly Pear Creek 009 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,748 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Main Street over Prickly Pear Creek 009 built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Main Street over Prickly Pear Creek 009 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does E Main Street over Prickly Pear Creek 009 carry?
About 2,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is E Main Street over Prickly Pear Creek 009?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns E Main Street over Prickly Pear Creek 009?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.