US Bridges

Pleasant View DR over Sweathouse Creek 002

Good

Ravalli County, Montana · 1M W Victor · Structure no. L41077000+07661

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant View DR over Sweathouse Creek 002 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pleasant View DR over Sweathouse Creek 002 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPleasant View DR
CrossesSweathouse Creek 002
Location1M W Victor
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateMontana
Coordinates46.41778, -114.16631
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pleasant View DR over Sweathouse Creek 002 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant View DR over Sweathouse Creek 002 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant View DR over Sweathouse Creek 002 carry?

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

How long is Pleasant View DR over Sweathouse Creek 002?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant View DR over Sweathouse Creek 002?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.