US Bridges

Yantic RD over Red Rock Coulee 002

FairPosted for load

Blaine County, Montana · 4M NE Lohman · Structure no. L03052001+05001

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yantic RD over Red Rock Coulee 002 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yantic RD over Red Rock Coulee 002 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesYantic RD
CrossesRed Rock Coulee 002
Location4M NE Lohman
RouteCounty Highway 3008
StateMontana
Coordinates48.61643, -109.35798
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Yantic RD over Red Rock Coulee 002 built?

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

What condition is Yantic RD over Red Rock Coulee 002 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Yantic RD over Red Rock Coulee 002 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Yantic RD over Red Rock Coulee 002?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Yantic RD over Red Rock Coulee 002?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.