Midale RD over Beaver Creek 046
FairPhillips County, Montana · 35M S Malta · Structure no. L36203013+04001
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Midale RD over Beaver Creek 046 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midale RD over Beaver Creek 046 in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Midale RD over Beaver Creek 046 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Midale RD over Beaver Creek 046 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 Midale RD over Beaver Creek 046 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Midale RD over Beaver Creek 046?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Midale RD over Beaver Creek 046?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.