US Bridges

Petroleum RD over Big Porcupine CR

Good

Rosebud County, Montana · 14M E Ingomar · Structure no. 000000202204275

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petroleum RD over Big Porcupine CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Petroleum RD over Big Porcupine CR in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPetroleum RD
CrossesBig Porcupine CR
Location14M E Ingomar
RouteCounty Highway 44103
StateMontana
Coordinates46.5847, -107.0957
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 Petroleum RD over Big Porcupine CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petroleum RD over Big Porcupine CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Petroleum RD over Big Porcupine CR carry?

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

How long is Petroleum RD over Big Porcupine CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Petroleum RD over Big Porcupine CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.