Empire Street over Drainage
PoorSilver Bow County, Montana · Butte · Structure no. 000000202408091
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Empire Street over Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Empire Street over Drainage in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
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 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Empire Street over Drainage built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Empire Street over Drainage 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 Empire Street over Drainage carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Empire Street over Drainage?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Empire Street over Drainage?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.