Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 051
FairSanders County, Montana · 4M S Heron · Structure no. L45031000+03001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 051 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 051 in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 051 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 051 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 051 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 051?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Creek RD over Elk Creek 051?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.