1st Ave over Sixteenmile Creek 029
PoorPosted for loadMeagher County, Montana · Ringling · Structure no. L30143000+01001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
1st Ave over Sixteenmile Creek 029 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1st Ave over Sixteenmile Creek 029 in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1st Ave over Sixteenmile Creek 029 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1st Ave over Sixteenmile Creek 029 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does 1st Ave over Sixteenmile Creek 029 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 1st Ave over Sixteenmile Creek 029?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns 1st Ave over Sixteenmile Creek 029?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.