US Bridges

Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine CR 010

Fair

Rosebud County, Montana · 5M NE Vananda · Structure no. L44126007+00001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine CR 010 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine CR 010 in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBig Porcupine RD
CrossesBig Porcupine CR 010
Location5M NE Vananda
RouteCounty Highway 44126
StateMontana
Coordinates46.44092, -106.93467
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine CR 010 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine CR 010 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine CR 010 carry?

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

How long is Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine CR 010?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine CR 010?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.