72 Bench RD over Warm Springs Creek 078
FairPosted for loadFergus County, Montana · 5M N Danvers · Structure no. L14008003+03001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
72 Bench RD over Warm Springs Creek 078 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 72 Bench RD over Warm Springs Creek 078 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 72 Bench RD over Warm Springs Creek 078 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 72 Bench RD over Warm Springs Creek 078 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 72 Bench RD over Warm Springs Creek 078 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 72 Bench RD over Warm Springs Creek 078?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 72 Bench RD over Warm Springs Creek 078?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.