US Bridges

I 94 over Ash Creek

Fair

Prairie County, Montana · 2M E Terry · Structure no. I00094178+04401

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,878
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Ash Creek is a steel culvert carrying I 94 over Ash Creek in Prairie County, Montana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,878 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,440 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesI 94
CrossesAsh Creek
Location2M E Terry
RouteInterstate 94
StateMontana
Coordinates46.79434, -105.26443
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,878 (2023)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over Ash Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over Ash Creek carry?

About 3,878 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns I 94 over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.