US Bridges

N Montana Ave over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 2M N Helena · Structure no. U05809002+09631

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,167
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Montana Ave over Ten Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Montana Ave over Ten Mile Creek in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 11,167 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,725 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Montana Ave
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location2M N Helena
RouteCity Street 5809
StateMontana
Coordinates46.63864, -112.02129
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,167 (2023)
Projected traffic11,725 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N Montana Ave over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Montana Ave over Ten Mile Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N Montana Ave over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 11,167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Montana Ave over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns N Montana Ave over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.