Stephens RD over Fort Belknap Canal 007
FairBlaine County, Montana · 1M NW Chinook · Structure no. L03042001+00001
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 212
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stephens RD over Fort Belknap Canal 007 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stephens RD over Fort Belknap Canal 007 in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 212 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Stephens RD over Fort Belknap Canal 007 built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stephens RD over Fort Belknap Canal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Stephens RD over Fort Belknap Canal 007 carry?
About 212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Stephens RD over Fort Belknap Canal 007?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Stephens RD over Fort Belknap Canal 007?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.