Galen RD E over Clark Fork River 038
FairDeer Lodge County, Montana · Galen · Structure no. L12069000+07001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Galen RD E over Clark Fork River 038 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galen RD E over Clark Fork River 038 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Galen RD E over Clark Fork River 038 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Galen RD E over Clark Fork River 038 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Galen RD E over Clark Fork River 038 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Galen RD E over Clark Fork River 038?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Galen RD E over Clark Fork River 038?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.