Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 050
GoodSanders County, Montana · 4M S Heron · Structure no. L45031000+01001
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 050 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 050 in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 43 ft (13 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 050 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 050 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 050 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 050?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 050?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.