US Bridges

Content RD over Beaver Creek 052

Fair

Phillips County, Montana · 26M SE Malta · Structure no. L36200026+00001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Content RD over Beaver Creek 052 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Content RD over Beaver Creek 052 in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesContent RD
CrossesBeaver Creek 052
Location26M SE Malta
RouteCounty Highway 36203
StateMontana
Coordinates48.08803, -107.55833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 closed55.9 mi (90 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 Content RD over Beaver Creek 052 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Content RD over Beaver Creek 052 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Content RD over Beaver Creek 052 carry?

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

How long is Content RD over Beaver Creek 052?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Content RD over Beaver Creek 052?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.