US Bridges

Fresno Res RD over Fresno Res Spillway 038

Fair

Hill County, Montana · 12M NW Havre · Structure no. L21014002+07001

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
214 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fresno Res RD over Fresno Res Spillway 038 is a steel truss - thru carrying Fresno Res RD over Fresno Res Spillway 038 in Hill County, Montana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFresno Res RD
CrossesFresno Res Spillway 038
Location12M NW Havre
RouteCounty Highway 21014
CountyHill County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.60135, -109.94414
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2023)
Projected traffic245 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fresno Res RD over Fresno Res Spillway 038 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fresno Res RD over Fresno Res Spillway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fresno Res RD over Fresno Res Spillway 038 carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fresno Res RD over Fresno Res Spillway 038?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Fresno Res RD over Fresno Res Spillway 038?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.