US Bridges

Fairview RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR 123

Poor

Fergus County, Montana · 3M E Forestgrove · Structure no. L14219000+01001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR 123 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fairview RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR 123 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFairview RD
CrossesS Fork Mcdonald CR 123
Location3M E Forestgrove
RouteCounty Highway 14219
StateMontana
Coordinates46.99792, -109.02814
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fairview RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR 123 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR 123 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Fairview RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR 123 carry?

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

How long is Fairview RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR 123?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview RD over S Fork Mcdonald CR 123?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.