US Bridges

Powerline RD over Drainage 025

Fair

Cascade County, Montana · 9M N Great Falls · Structure no. L07063002+05001

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
135 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powerline RD over Drainage 025 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powerline RD over Drainage 025 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPowerline RD
CrossesDrainage 025
Location9M N Great Falls
RouteCounty Highway 7063
StateMontana
Coordinates47.63814, -111.17603
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Powerline RD over Drainage 025 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Powerline RD over Drainage 025 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Powerline RD over Drainage 025 carry?

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

How long is Powerline RD over Drainage 025?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Powerline RD over Drainage 025?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.