Lower River RD over Bluewater Creek 002
FairCarbon County, Montana · 1M SE Fromberg · Structure no. L05314001+01001
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower River RD over Bluewater Creek 002 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower River RD over Bluewater Creek 002 in Carbon County, Montana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lower River RD over Bluewater Creek 002 built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower River RD over Bluewater Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Lower River RD over Bluewater Creek 002 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lower River RD over Bluewater Creek 002?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lower River RD over Bluewater Creek 002?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.