N Fork RD over Paradise Valley CANAL037
FairPosted for loadBlaine County, Montana · 5M SW Zurich · Structure no. L03325001+02001
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Fork RD over Paradise Valley CANAL037 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Fork RD over Paradise Valley CANAL037 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 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Fork RD over Paradise Valley CANAL037 built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Fork RD over Paradise Valley CANAL037 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does N Fork RD over Paradise Valley CANAL037 carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is N Fork RD over Paradise Valley CANAL037?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N Fork RD over Paradise Valley CANAL037?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.