Ed Lavell LN over Sixteenmile Creek 039
PoorClosed to trafficMeagher County, Montana · 3M E Ringling · Structure no. L30151001+00001
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ed Lavell LN over Sixteenmile Creek 039 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ed Lavell LN over Sixteenmile Creek 039 in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ed Lavell LN over Sixteenmile Creek 039 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ed Lavell LN over Sixteenmile Creek 039 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 Ed Lavell LN over Sixteenmile Creek 039 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ed Lavell LN over Sixteenmile Creek 039?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Ed Lavell LN over Sixteenmile Creek 039?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.