Lower Ray CR Road over Cf Wma - Eastside Canal
PoorBroadwater County, Montana · 5 MI NE of Townsend Mt · Structure no. MTA-CF-003
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Lower Ray CR Road over Cf Wma - Eastside Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lower Ray CR Road over Cf Wma - Eastside Canal in Broadwater County, Montana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Ray CR Road over Cf Wma - Eastside Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Ray CR Road over Cf Wma - Eastside Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Ray CR Road over Cf Wma - Eastside Canal carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Lower Ray CR Road over Cf Wma - Eastside Canal?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Ray CR Road over Cf Wma - Eastside Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.