US Bridges

Frontage Road 148 over Sep I 94 009

Fair

Rosebud County, Montana · 5M W Rosebud · Structure no. L44148000+02501

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road 148 over Sep I 94 009 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage Road 148 over Sep I 94 009 in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 304 ft (92.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFrontage Road 148
CrossesSep I 94 009
Location5M W Rosebud
RouteState Highway 44148
StateMontana
Coordinates46.26581, -106.54981
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontage Road 148 over Sep I 94 009 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage Road 148 over Sep I 94 009 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 2024.

How much traffic does Frontage Road 148 over Sep I 94 009 carry?

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

How long is Frontage Road 148 over Sep I 94 009?

The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road 148 over Sep I 94 009?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.