US Bridges

Helsa RD over Sep I 15 012

Good

Toole County, Montana · 2M N Oilmont · Structure no. L51040004+04301

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Helsa RD over Sep I 15 012 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Helsa RD over Sep I 15 012 in Toole County, Montana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHelsa RD
CrossesSep I 15 012
Location2M N Oilmont
RouteCounty Highway 51040
StateMontana
Coordinates48.76906, -111.86276
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Helsa RD over Sep I 15 012 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Helsa RD over Sep I 15 012 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 2023.

How much traffic does Helsa RD over Sep I 15 012 carry?

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

How long is Helsa RD over Sep I 15 012?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Helsa RD over Sep I 15 012?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.