Content RD over Sage Creek Overflow 055
PoorPosted for loadPhillips County, Montana · 39M SE Malta · Structure no. L36200040+00001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Content RD over Sage Creek Overflow 055 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Content RD over Sage Creek Overflow 055 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 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 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Overflow 055 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Content RD over Sage Creek Overflow 055 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Content RD over Sage Creek Overflow 055 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Content RD over Sage Creek Overflow 055?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Content RD over Sage Creek Overflow 055?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.