US Bridges

Lima Dam RD over Red Rock River 007

FairPosted for load

Beaverhead County, Montana · 6M E Lima · Structure no. L01205005+02001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lima Dam RD over Red Rock River 007 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lima Dam RD over Red Rock River 007 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesLima Dam RD
CrossesRed Rock River 007
Location6M E Lima
RouteCounty Highway 1205
StateMontana
Coordinates44.66402, -112.50274
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lima Dam RD over Red Rock River 007 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lima Dam RD over Red Rock River 007 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lima Dam RD over Red Rock River 007 carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lima Dam RD over Red Rock River 007?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lima Dam RD over Red Rock River 007?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.