Lowrey RD over Fort Shaw Canal 061
GoodCascade County, Montana · 5M NW Simms · Structure no. L07001000+03001
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowrey RD over Fort Shaw Canal 061 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowrey RD over Fort Shaw Canal 061 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Lowrey RD over Fort Shaw Canal 061 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowrey RD over Fort Shaw Canal 061 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Lowrey RD over Fort Shaw Canal 061 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lowrey RD over Fort Shaw Canal 061?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Lowrey RD over Fort Shaw Canal 061?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.