Winchester RD over Elk Creek 057
FairSanders County, Montana · 2M S Heron · Structure no. L45056001+02001
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Winchester RD over Elk Creek 057 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Winchester RD over Elk Creek 057 in Sanders 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 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 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Winchester RD over Elk Creek 057 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winchester RD over Elk Creek 057 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 Winchester RD over Elk Creek 057 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Winchester RD over Elk Creek 057?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Winchester RD over Elk Creek 057?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.