US Bridges

Jack CR Bench RD over Jack Creek 031

Fair

Madison County, Montana · 7M E Ennis · Structure no. L29125000+01001

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack CR Bench RD over Jack Creek 031 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jack CR Bench RD over Jack Creek 031 in Madison County, Montana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 73 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesJack CR Bench RD
CrossesJack Creek 031
Location7M E Ennis
RouteCounty Highway 29125
StateMontana
Coordinates45.35631, -111.58706
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2023)
Projected traffic322 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Jack CR Bench RD over Jack Creek 031 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Jack CR Bench RD over Jack Creek 031 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jack CR Bench RD over Jack Creek 031 carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jack CR Bench RD over Jack Creek 031?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Jack CR Bench RD over Jack Creek 031?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.