US Bridges

E Airport RD over 6th Ave N Bypass 21

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · Billings-E Airport RD · Structure no. U01014002+05171

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,544
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Airport RD over 6th Ave N Bypass 21 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Airport RD over 6th Ave N Bypass 21 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10,544 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,124 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesE Airport RD
Crosses6th Ave N Bypass 21
LocationBillings-E Airport RD
RouteCity Street 1014
StateMontana
Coordinates45.80336, -108.48361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,544 (2023)
Projected traffic11,124 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Airport RD over 6th Ave N Bypass 21 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Airport RD over 6th Ave N Bypass 21 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E Airport RD over 6th Ave N Bypass 21 carry?

About 10,544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Airport RD over 6th Ave N Bypass 21?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns E Airport RD over 6th Ave N Bypass 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.