Lodge Creek RD over Drainage
FairBlaine County, Montana · 1M NE Chinook · Structure no. S00325000+04001
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lodge Creek RD over Drainage is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lodge Creek RD over Drainage in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lodge Creek RD over Drainage built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lodge Creek RD over Drainage 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Lodge Creek RD over Drainage carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lodge Creek RD over Drainage?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lodge Creek RD over Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.