US Bridges

Sandstone RD over Sandstone Spillway

Fair

Fallon County, Montana · 7M S Plevna · Structure no. 000000202408080

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Sandstone RD over Sandstone Spillway is a concrete slab carrying Sandstone RD over Sandstone Spillway in Fallon County, Montana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSandstone RD
CrossesSandstone Spillway
Location7M S Plevna
RouteCounty Highway 13106
StateMontana
Coordinates46.3391, -104.4785
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Sandstone RD over Sandstone Spillway built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandstone RD over Sandstone Spillway 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sandstone RD over Sandstone Spillway carry?

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

How long is Sandstone RD over Sandstone Spillway?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sandstone RD over Sandstone Spillway?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.