US Bridges

Tognetti RD over Ross Fork 038

Fair

Fergus County, Montana · 5M NW Moore · Structure no. L14303007+00001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tognetti RD over Ross Fork 038 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tognetti RD over Ross Fork 038 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesTognetti RD
CrossesRoss Fork 038
Location5M NW Moore
RouteCounty Highway 14303
StateMontana
Coordinates47.06478, -109.72169
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 Tognetti RD over Ross Fork 038 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tognetti RD over Ross Fork 038 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tognetti RD over Ross Fork 038 carry?

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

How long is Tognetti RD over Ross Fork 038?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tognetti RD over Ross Fork 038?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.