US Bridges

CO RD 002 FH 73 over Wise River 106

Good

Beaverhead County, Montana · 7M S Wise River · Structure no. L01002007+00001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 002 FH 73 over Wise River 106 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 002 FH 73 over Wise River 106 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCO RD 002 FH 73
CrossesWise River 106
Location7M S Wise River
RouteFederal Lands Road 1002
StateMontana
Coordinates45.71321, -113.02544
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 CO RD 002 FH 73 over Wise River 106 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 002 FH 73 over Wise River 106 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 002 FH 73 over Wise River 106 carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 002 FH 73 over Wise River 106?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 002 FH 73 over Wise River 106?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.