US Bridges

N Montana ST over Walking Path 004

Fair

Silver Bow County, Montana · Butte-N Montana ST · Structure no. M47018000+00401

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Montana ST over Walking Path 004 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Montana ST over Walking Path 004 in Silver Bow County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Montana ST
CrossesWalking Path 004
LocationButte-N Montana ST
RouteCity Street 47018
StateMontana
Coordinates46.01813, -112.54006
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Montana ST over Walking Path 004 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Montana ST over Walking Path 004 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N Montana ST over Walking Path 004 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Montana ST over Walking Path 004?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns N Montana ST over Walking Path 004?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.