Upper Elk CR RD over Elk Creek 126
FairPosted for loadFergus County, Montana · 6M S Grassrange · Structure no. L14236000+02001
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Elk CR RD over Elk Creek 126 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Elk CR RD over Elk Creek 126 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Elk CR RD over Elk Creek 126 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Elk CR RD over Elk Creek 126 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 Upper Elk CR RD over Elk Creek 126 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Upper Elk CR RD over Elk Creek 126?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Elk CR RD over Elk Creek 126?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.