Valley Forge RD over Ten Mile Creek 126
GoodLewis and Clark County, Montana · Helena-Valley Forge RD · Structure no. M25058000+00801
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Forge RD over Ten Mile Creek 126 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Forge RD over Ten Mile Creek 126 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Forge RD over Ten Mile Creek 126 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Forge RD over Ten Mile Creek 126 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 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Forge RD over Ten Mile Creek 126 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Valley Forge RD over Ten Mile Creek 126?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Forge RD over Ten Mile Creek 126?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.