US Bridges

Mcleod Main ST over West Boulder River 025

PoorClosed to traffic

Sweet Grass County, Montana · Mcleod · Structure no. L49143000+06001

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcleod Main ST over West Boulder River 025 is a steel truss - thru carrying Mcleod Main ST over West Boulder River 025 in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMcleod Main ST
CrossesWest Boulder River 025
LocationMcleod
RouteCounty Highway 49143
StateMontana
Coordinates45.66267, -110.11613
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcleod Main ST over West Boulder River 025 built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcleod Main ST over West Boulder River 025 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mcleod Main ST over West Boulder River 025 carry?

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

How long is Mcleod Main ST over West Boulder River 025?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mcleod Main ST over West Boulder River 025?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.