US Bridges

Forest Grove RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR

Good

Fergus County, Montana · 6M SW Grassrange · Structure no. 000000202102773

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Grove RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Grove RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesForest Grove RD
CrossesS Fork Mcdonald CR
Location6M SW Grassrange
RouteCounty Highway 14202
StateMontana
Coordinates46.98743, -108.91598
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic127 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Grove RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Grove RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Forest Grove RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Forest Grove RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Grove RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.