Michel Creek RD over Camas Creek 002
PoorPosted for loadSanders County, Montana · 6M N Perma · Structure no. L45210000+02001
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Michel Creek RD over Camas Creek 002 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Michel Creek RD over Camas Creek 002 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Michel Creek RD over Camas Creek 002 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Michel Creek RD over Camas Creek 002 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Michel Creek RD over Camas Creek 002 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Michel Creek RD over Camas Creek 002?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Michel Creek RD over Camas Creek 002?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.