US Bridges

Gas City RD over Clark Fork River 019

Good

Deer Lodge County, Montana · 1M E Warm Springs · Structure no. L12069000+08001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gas City RD over Clark Fork River 019 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gas City RD over Clark Fork River 019 in Deer Lodge County, Montana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGas City RD
CrossesClark Fork River 019
Location1M E Warm Springs
RouteCounty Highway 12069
StateMontana
Coordinates46.18711, -112.77005
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gas City RD over Clark Fork River 019 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gas City RD over Clark Fork River 019 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gas City RD over Clark Fork River 019 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gas City RD over Clark Fork River 019?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gas City RD over Clark Fork River 019?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.