US Bridges

Twin Lakes RD over Big Hole River 080

Fair

Beaverhead County, Montana · 6M S Wisdom · Structure no. L01012001+05001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Lakes RD over Big Hole River 080 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Twin Lakes RD over Big Hole River 080 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTwin Lakes RD
CrossesBig Hole River 080
Location6M S Wisdom
RouteCounty Highway 1012
StateMontana
Coordinates45.52669, -113.48376
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Twin Lakes RD over Big Hole River 080 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Lakes RD over Big Hole River 080 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 Twin Lakes RD over Big Hole River 080 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Twin Lakes RD over Big Hole River 080?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Lakes RD over Big Hole River 080?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.