US Bridges

Chief Victor Camp over Sweathouse Creek 062

Fair

Ravalli County, Montana · Victor · Structure no. L41006006+06001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chief Victor Camp over Sweathouse Creek 062 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Chief Victor Camp over Sweathouse Creek 062 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChief Victor Camp
CrossesSweathouse Creek 062
LocationVictor
RouteCounty Highway 41006
StateMontana
Coordinates46.42151, -114.15591
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Chief Victor Camp over Sweathouse Creek 062 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chief Victor Camp over Sweathouse Creek 062 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Chief Victor Camp over Sweathouse Creek 062 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chief Victor Camp over Sweathouse Creek 062?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chief Victor Camp over Sweathouse Creek 062?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.