US Bridges

Frontage RD E 448 over Mission Creek 002

Good

Park County, Montana · 8M NE Livingston · Structure no. L34448000+02001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage RD E 448 over Mission Creek 002 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage RD E 448 over Mission Creek 002 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFrontage RD E 448
CrossesMission Creek 002
Location8M NE Livingston
RouteState Highway 295
StateMontana
Coordinates45.71278, -110.39976
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2023)
Projected traffic97 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Frontage RD E 448 over Mission Creek 002 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage RD E 448 over Mission Creek 002 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Frontage RD E 448 over Mission Creek 002 carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Frontage RD E 448 over Mission Creek 002?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage RD E 448 over Mission Creek 002?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.