US Bridges

Fdr 1203 over Johnson CR

Fair

Beaverhead County, Montana · Johnson CR · Structure no. 010203000000013

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 1203 over Johnson CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 1203 over Johnson 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 1203
CrossesJohnson CR
LocationJohnson CR
RouteFederal Lands Road 1203
StateMontana
Coordinates45.74279, -113.68121
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (—)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 1203 over Johnson CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 1203 over Johnson CR 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 Fdr 1203 over Johnson CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 1203 over Johnson CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 1203 over Johnson CR?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.