Merill RD over Milk River 081
GoodBlaine County, Montana · 4M W Harlem · Structure no. L03354003+02001
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merill RD over Milk River 081 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merill RD over Milk River 081 in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merill RD over Milk River 081 built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merill RD over Milk River 081 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Merill RD over Milk River 081 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Merill RD over Milk River 081?
The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Merill RD over Milk River 081?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.