US Bridges

Redrock RD over Red Rock Coulee 009

Fair

Blaine County, Montana · 4M NW Chinook · Structure no. L03042002+09001

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
212
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redrock RD over Red Rock Coulee 009 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redrock RD over Red Rock Coulee 009 in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRedrock RD
CrossesRed Rock Coulee 009
Location4M NW Chinook
RouteCounty Highway 3005
StateMontana
Coordinates48.61181, -109.28865
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Redrock RD over Red Rock Coulee 009 built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redrock RD over Red Rock Coulee 009 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 Redrock RD over Red Rock Coulee 009 carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Redrock RD over Red Rock Coulee 009?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Redrock RD over Red Rock Coulee 009?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.