Big Beaver Creek R over Little Beaver Creek 018
FairSanders County, Montana · 11M NW Thompson Falls · Structure no. L45060001+06001
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Beaver Creek R over Little Beaver Creek 018 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Big Beaver Creek R over Little Beaver Creek 018 in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Big Beaver Creek R over Little Beaver Creek 018 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Beaver Creek R over Little Beaver Creek 018 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 Big Beaver Creek R over Little Beaver Creek 018 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Big Beaver Creek R over Little Beaver Creek 018?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Big Beaver Creek R over Little Beaver Creek 018?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.