Cree Crossing over Milk River
FairPhillips County, Montana · 15M NW Saco · Structure no. S00243005+09001
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cree Crossing over Milk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cree Crossing over Milk River in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cree Crossing over Milk River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cree Crossing over Milk River 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 Cree Crossing over Milk River carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cree Crossing over Milk River?
The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Cree Crossing over Milk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.