County Road 018 over West Charlie Creek 045
FairRichland County, Montana · 52M NW Sidney · Structure no. L42018003+02001
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 018 over West Charlie Creek 045 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 018 over West Charlie Creek 045 in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 County Road 018 over West Charlie Creek 045 built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 018 over West Charlie Creek 045 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 018 over West Charlie Creek 045 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Road 018 over West Charlie Creek 045?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 018 over West Charlie Creek 045?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.