US Bridges

Klock RD over Castner Coulee 096

Good

Cascade County, Montana · Castner Falls · Structure no. L07414004+01001

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klock RD over Castner Coulee 096 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Klock RD over Castner Coulee 096 in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 87 years old, older 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKlock RD
CrossesCastner Coulee 096
LocationCastner Falls
RouteCounty Highway 7414
StateMontana
Coordinates47.30445, -111.49656
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Klock RD over Castner Coulee 096 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Klock RD over Castner Coulee 096 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Klock RD over Castner Coulee 096 carry?

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

How long is Klock RD over Castner Coulee 096?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Klock RD over Castner Coulee 096?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.