Content RD over Sage Creek 054
FairPosted for loadPhillips County, Montana · 39M S Malta · Structure no. L36200038+07001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Content RD over Sage Creek 054 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Content RD over Sage Creek 054 in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. 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 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Content RD over Sage Creek 054 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Content RD over Sage Creek 054 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 Sage Creek 054 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Content RD over Sage Creek 054?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Content RD over Sage Creek 054?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.