US Bridges

2nd Ave S-Tampico over Cherry Creek

Fair

Valley County, Montana · W Edge of Glasgow · Structure no. S00246000+07001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
392
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave S-Tampico over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 2nd Ave S-Tampico over Cherry Creek in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 392 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Ave S-Tampico
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationW Edge of Glasgow
RouteState Highway 246
CountyValley County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.19889, -106.65025
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2023)
Projected traffic412 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave S-Tampico over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Ave S-Tampico over Cherry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd Ave S-Tampico over Cherry Creek carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Ave S-Tampico over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave S-Tampico over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.