US Bridges

Peerless RD over W Fork Poplar Rver 033

Good

Daniels County, Montana · 6M S Peerless · Structure no. L10003007+09001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peerless RD over W Fork Poplar Rver 033 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Peerless RD over W Fork Poplar Rver 033 in Daniels County, Montana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesPeerless RD
CrossesW Fork Poplar Rver 033
Location6M S Peerless
RouteCounty Highway 10003
StateMontana
Coordinates48.69573, -105.83067
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic58 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Peerless RD over W Fork Poplar Rver 033 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peerless RD over W Fork Poplar Rver 033 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Peerless RD over W Fork Poplar Rver 033 carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Peerless RD over W Fork Poplar Rver 033?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Peerless RD over W Fork Poplar Rver 033?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.