Fdr 7498 over Birch Creek
GoodBeaverhead County, Montana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 010201000000155
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 7498 over Birch Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 7498 over Birch Creek in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 7498 over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 7498 over Birch Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 7498 over Birch Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fdr 7498 over Birch Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 7498 over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.