US Bridges

Parker RD over Sun River Slough 060

FairPosted for load

Cascade County, Montana · 4M W Sun River · Structure no. L07014000+03001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker RD over Sun River Slough 060 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parker RD over Sun River Slough 060 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesParker RD
CrossesSun River Slough 060
Location4M W Sun River
RouteCounty Highway 7014
StateMontana
Coordinates47.52085, -111.77307
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker RD over Sun River Slough 060 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Parker RD over Sun River Slough 060 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Parker RD over Sun River Slough 060 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parker RD over Sun River Slough 060?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Parker RD over Sun River Slough 060?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.