Bad Route RD over Buffalo Rapids Canal 015
FairDawson County, Montana · 7M NE Fallon · Structure no. L11102000+03001
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bad Route RD over Buffalo Rapids Canal 015 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bad Route RD over Buffalo Rapids Canal 015 in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bad Route RD over Buffalo Rapids Canal 015 built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bad Route RD over Buffalo Rapids Canal 015 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 Bad Route RD over Buffalo Rapids Canal 015 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bad Route RD over Buffalo Rapids Canal 015?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Bad Route RD over Buffalo Rapids Canal 015?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.