Little Lake CR RD over Big Hole River 087
FairPosted for loadBeaverhead County, Montana · 3M NW Jackson · Structure no. L01086000+04001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Lake CR RD over Big Hole River 087 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Lake CR RD over Big Hole River 087 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Little Lake CR RD over Big Hole River 087 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Lake CR RD over Big Hole River 087 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 Little Lake CR RD over Big Hole River 087 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Little Lake CR RD over Big Hole River 087?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Little Lake CR RD over Big Hole River 087?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.