S 569 over French Gulch 042
GoodDeer Lodge County, Montana · 19M SW Anaconda · Structure no. L12001016+04001
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 293
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 569 over French Gulch 042 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 569 over French Gulch 042 in Deer Lodge County, Montana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 74% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 S 569 over French Gulch 042 built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 569 over French Gulch 042 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S 569 over French Gulch 042 carry?
About 293 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 74% are trucks.
How long is S 569 over French Gulch 042?
The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S 569 over French Gulch 042?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.