Lower N Fork RD over Irrigation Canal 068
FairBeaverhead County, Montana · 7M N Wisdom · Structure no. L01003006+06001
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower N Fork RD over Irrigation Canal 068 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lower N Fork RD over Irrigation Canal 068 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower N Fork RD over Irrigation Canal 068 built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower N Fork RD over Irrigation Canal 068 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Lower N Fork RD over Irrigation Canal 068 carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lower N Fork RD over Irrigation Canal 068?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lower N Fork RD over Irrigation Canal 068?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.