US Bridges

Marsh RD over Drainage

Fair

Dawson County, Montana · 1M S Glendive · Structure no. S00335001+07141

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
437
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh RD over Drainage is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marsh RD over Drainage in Dawson County, Montana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 437 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMarsh RD
CrossesDrainage
Location1M S Glendive
RouteState Highway 5004
StateMontana
Coordinates47.08389, -104.73247
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2023)
Projected traffic459 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Marsh RD over Drainage built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsh RD over Drainage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Marsh RD over Drainage carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marsh RD over Drainage?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh RD over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.