Melville Road over Sweet Grass Creek
GoodSweet Grass County, Montana · 11 M NW Melville · Structure no. 000000202304509
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melville Road over Sweet Grass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melville Road over Sweet Grass Creek in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melville Road over Sweet Grass Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melville Road over Sweet Grass Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Melville Road over Sweet Grass Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Melville Road over Sweet Grass Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Melville Road over Sweet Grass Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.