US Bridges

N 17th RD over Arrow Creek 148

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · NE Worden · Structure no. L56084000+02001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 17th RD over Arrow Creek 148 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N 17th RD over Arrow Creek 148 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN 17th RD
CrossesArrow Creek 148
LocationNE Worden
RouteCounty Highway 56084
StateMontana
Coordinates45.97172, -108.14329
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 N 17th RD over Arrow Creek 148 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 17th RD over Arrow Creek 148 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N 17th RD over Arrow Creek 148 carry?

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

How long is N 17th RD over Arrow Creek 148?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N 17th RD over Arrow Creek 148?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.