US Bridges

Laknar LN over Beaverhead River 095

Fair

Beaverhead County, Montana · 1M N Dillon · Structure no. L01279000+04001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,816
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laknar LN over Beaverhead River 095 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laknar LN over Beaverhead River 095 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,816 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,961 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLaknar LN
CrossesBeaverhead River 095
Location1M N Dillon
RouteCounty Highway 1279
StateMontana
Coordinates45.23584, -112.62532
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,816 (2023)
Projected traffic1,961 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Laknar LN over Beaverhead River 095 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laknar LN over Beaverhead River 095 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Laknar LN over Beaverhead River 095 carry?

About 1,816 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laknar LN over Beaverhead River 095?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Laknar LN over Beaverhead River 095?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.