E Lake HWY over Lake Creek 060
FairSheridan County, Montana · 9M E Medicine Lake · Structure no. L46201008+09001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 109
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Lake HWY over Lake Creek 060 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Lake HWY over Lake Creek 060 in Sheridan County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Lake HWY over Lake Creek 060 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Lake HWY over Lake Creek 060 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does E Lake HWY over Lake Creek 060 carry?
About 109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is E Lake HWY over Lake Creek 060?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns E Lake HWY over Lake Creek 060?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.