Bullhead RD over Birch Creek 022
FairPosted for loadPondera County, Montana · 7M NW Valier · Structure no. L37064004+07001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bullhead RD over Birch Creek 022 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bullhead RD over Birch Creek 022 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 92 ft (28 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bullhead RD over Birch Creek 022 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bullhead RD over Birch Creek 022 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Bullhead RD over Birch Creek 022 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bullhead RD over Birch Creek 022?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Bullhead RD over Birch Creek 022?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.