US Bridges

E I RD over Arrow Creek 145

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 1M E Worden · Structure no. L56004001+05001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E I RD over Arrow Creek 145 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E I RD over Arrow Creek 145 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE I RD
CrossesArrow Creek 145
Location1M E Worden
RouteCounty Highway 56004
StateMontana
Coordinates45.95847, -108.13769
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 E I RD over Arrow Creek 145 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is E I RD over Arrow Creek 145 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 2023.

How much traffic does E I RD over Arrow Creek 145 carry?

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

How long is E I RD over Arrow Creek 145?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E I RD over Arrow Creek 145?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.