Lovers Leap RD over Sep I 15 12
FairBeaverhead County, Montana · 1M N Dillon · Structure no. L01315000+07001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 298 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 448
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lovers Leap RD over Sep I 15 12 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lovers Leap RD over Sep I 15 12 in Beaverhead County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2043. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lovers Leap RD over Sep I 15 12 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lovers Leap RD over Sep I 15 12 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 2024.
How much traffic does Lovers Leap RD over Sep I 15 12 carry?
About 448 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lovers Leap RD over Sep I 15 12?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Lovers Leap RD over Sep I 15 12?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.