US Bridges

Mission Valley RD over Froze to Death CR 013

Good

Treasure County, Montana · 2M NW Myers · Structure no. L52004009+00001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Valley RD over Froze to Death CR 013 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mission Valley RD over Froze to Death CR 013 in Treasure County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMission Valley RD
CrossesFroze to Death CR 013
Location2M NW Myers
RouteCounty Highway 52013
StateMontana
Coordinates46.3328, -107.17647
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mission Valley RD over Froze to Death CR 013 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission Valley RD over Froze to Death CR 013 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mission Valley RD over Froze to Death CR 013 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mission Valley RD over Froze to Death CR 013?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Valley RD over Froze to Death CR 013?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.