US Bridges

Lower Sweet Grass over E Fk Sweet Grass CR 01

Good

Sweet Grass County, Montana · 14M NE Big Timber · Structure no. L49014010+03001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Sweet Grass over E Fk Sweet Grass CR 01 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lower Sweet Grass over E Fk Sweet Grass CR 01 in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesLower Sweet Grass
CrossesE Fk Sweet Grass CR 01
Location14M NE Big Timber
RouteCounty Highway 49014
StateMontana
Coordinates45.89375, -109.72609
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic16 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Sweet Grass over E Fk Sweet Grass CR 01 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Sweet Grass over E Fk Sweet Grass CR 01 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Sweet Grass over E Fk Sweet Grass CR 01 carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lower Sweet Grass over E Fk Sweet Grass CR 01?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Sweet Grass over E Fk Sweet Grass CR 01?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.