10th LN over Bench South Canal 048
FairCascade County, Montana · 10M E Fairfield · Structure no. L07023000+05001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
10th LN over Bench South Canal 048 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th LN over Bench South Canal 048 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 10th LN over Bench South Canal 048 built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is 10th LN over Bench South Canal 048 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 10th LN over Bench South Canal 048 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 10th LN over Bench South Canal 048?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 10th LN over Bench South Canal 048?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.