Fdr 945 over Ruby CR
PoorBeaverhead County, Montana · Ruby CR · Structure no. 010203000000004
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 945 over Ruby CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 945 over Ruby CR in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 945 over Ruby CR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 945 over Ruby 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 Fdr 945 over Ruby CR carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fdr 945 over Ruby CR?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 945 over Ruby CR?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.