NFSR #487 over S Fk Judith River
PoorJudith Basin County, Montana · 19 MI SW of Utica · Structure no. 011504000000023
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR #487 over S Fk Judith River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR #487 over S Fk Judith River in Judith Basin County, Montana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR #487 over S Fk Judith River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR #487 over S Fk Judith River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NFSR #487 over S Fk Judith River carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is NFSR #487 over S Fk Judith River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR #487 over S Fk Judith River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.