US Bridges

Dome Mountain Ave over Parmenter Creek 162

Good

Lincoln County, Montana · SW Edge Libby · Structure no. L27549000+01501

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dome Mountain Ave over Parmenter Creek 162 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dome Mountain Ave over Parmenter Creek 162 in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDome Mountain Ave
CrossesParmenter Creek 162
LocationSW Edge Libby
RouteCounty Highway 27459
StateMontana
Coordinates48.39238, -115.57723
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dome Mountain Ave over Parmenter Creek 162 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dome Mountain Ave over Parmenter Creek 162 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dome Mountain Ave over Parmenter Creek 162 carry?

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

How long is Dome Mountain Ave over Parmenter Creek 162?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dome Mountain Ave over Parmenter Creek 162?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.