US Bridges

No Data Entered over W Fk Fishtrap

Fair

Deer Lodge County, Montana · W Fk Fishtrap · Structure no. 010202000000106

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over W Fk Fishtrap is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying No Data Entered over W Fk Fishtrap in Deer Lodge County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesW Fk Fishtrap
LocationW Fk Fishtrap
RouteFederal Lands Road 1279
CountyDeer Lodge County
StateMontana
Coordinates45.90225, -113.33069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (—)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over W Fk Fishtrap built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over W Fk Fishtrap 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 No Data Entered over W Fk Fishtrap carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is No Data Entered over W Fk Fishtrap?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns No Data Entered over W Fk Fishtrap?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.