US Bridges

Regina RD over Beaver Creek 049

PoorPosted for load

Phillips County, Montana · 23M S Malta · Structure no. L36202019+07001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Regina RD over Beaver Creek 049 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Regina RD over Beaver Creek 049 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).

CarriesRegina RD
CrossesBeaver Creek 049
Location23M S Malta
RouteCounty Highway 36204
StateMontana
Coordinates48.02611, -107.88875
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.9 mi (127 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 Regina RD over Beaver Creek 049 built?

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

What condition is Regina RD over Beaver Creek 049 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 Regina RD over Beaver Creek 049 carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Regina RD over Beaver Creek 049?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Regina RD over Beaver Creek 049?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.