US Bridges

Plevna RD S over South Fork Sandstone CR

Fair

Fallon County, Montana · 1M S Plevna · Structure no. S00494001+01001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plevna RD S over South Fork Sandstone CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plevna RD S over South Fork Sandstone CR in Fallon County, Montana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesPlevna RD S
CrossesSouth Fork Sandstone CR
Location1M S Plevna
RouteState Highway 494
StateMontana
Coordinates46.39803, -104.51664
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Plevna RD S over South Fork Sandstone CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plevna RD S over South Fork Sandstone CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Plevna RD S over South Fork Sandstone CR carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plevna RD S over South Fork Sandstone CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Plevna RD S over South Fork Sandstone CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.