US Bridges

Third ST NE over Abandoned Rr-Antelope CR

Poor

Wheatland County, Montana · Harlowton-Third ST NE · Structure no. P00014100+04531

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,063
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third ST NE over Abandoned Rr-Antelope CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third ST NE over Abandoned Rr-Antelope CR in Wheatland County, Montana. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4 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.

It carries about 2,063 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,166 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesThird ST NE
CrossesAbandoned Rr-Antelope CR
LocationHarlowton-Third ST NE
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateMontana
Coordinates46.43859, -109.82307
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,063 (2023)
Projected traffic2,166 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$636,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Third ST NE over Abandoned Rr-Antelope CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third ST NE over Abandoned Rr-Antelope CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Third ST NE over Abandoned Rr-Antelope CR carry?

About 2,063 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Third ST NE over Abandoned Rr-Antelope CR?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Third ST NE over Abandoned Rr-Antelope CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.