Highwood RD over Red Coulee
FairCascade County, Montana · 13M E Great Falls · Structure no. S00228010+05001
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 552
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highwood RD over Red Coulee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highwood RD over Red Coulee in Cascade County, Montana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 84 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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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 Highwood RD over Red Coulee built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Highwood RD over Red Coulee 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Highwood RD over Red Coulee carry?
About 552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Highwood RD over Red Coulee?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Highwood RD over Red Coulee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.