US Bridges

Brundage LN over Red Rock River 052

PoorPosted for load

Beaverhead County, Montana · 25M NE Monida · Structure no. L01269004+08001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brundage LN over Red Rock River 052 is a steel truss - thru carrying Brundage LN over Red Rock River 052 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesBrundage LN
CrossesRed Rock River 052
Location25M NE Monida
RouteCounty Highway 1269
StateMontana
Coordinates44.65758, -111.98232
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brundage LN over Red Rock River 052 built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brundage LN over Red Rock River 052 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Brundage LN over Red Rock River 052 carry?

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

How long is Brundage LN over Red Rock River 052?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Brundage LN over Red Rock River 052?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.