Upper Chippewa RD over Chippewa Creek 004
FairPosted for loadFergus County, Montana · 5M NW Grassrange · Structure no. L14209006+02001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Chippewa RD over Chippewa Creek 004 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Chippewa RD over Chippewa Creek 004 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 6 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Chippewa RD over Chippewa Creek 004 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Chippewa RD over Chippewa Creek 004 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Chippewa RD over Chippewa Creek 004 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Upper Chippewa RD over Chippewa Creek 004?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Chippewa RD over Chippewa Creek 004?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.