US Bridges

S Bellview RD over Dog Creek 069

Good

Teton County, Montana · 6M SW Choteau · Structure no. L50011000+08001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Bellview RD over Dog Creek 069 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Bellview RD over Dog Creek 069 in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS Bellview RD
CrossesDog Creek 069
Location6M SW Choteau
RouteCounty Highway 50207
StateMontana
Coordinates47.77107, -112.30595
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Bellview RD over Dog Creek 069 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Bellview RD over Dog Creek 069 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S Bellview RD over Dog Creek 069 carry?

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

How long is S Bellview RD over Dog Creek 069?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S Bellview RD over Dog Creek 069?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.