US Bridges

Whitepine CR RD over Beaver Creek 022

Fair

Sanders County, Montana · 2 NW Whte Pine · Structure no. L45013001+03001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitepine CR RD over Beaver Creek 022 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitepine CR RD over Beaver Creek 022 in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWhitepine CR RD
CrossesBeaver Creek 022
Location2 NW Whte Pine
RouteCounty Highway 45013
StateMontana
Coordinates47.75236, -115.51785
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 Whitepine CR RD over Beaver Creek 022 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitepine CR RD over Beaver Creek 022 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Whitepine CR RD over Beaver Creek 022 carry?

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

How long is Whitepine CR RD over Beaver Creek 022?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Whitepine CR RD over Beaver Creek 022?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.