Birch RD over Ross Fork Creek 018
PoorClosed to trafficJudith Basin County, Montana · 2M NW Sipple · Structure no. L23027001+04001
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch RD over Ross Fork Creek 018 is a steel truss - thru carrying Birch RD over Ross Fork Creek 018 in Judith Basin County, Montana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Birch RD over Ross Fork Creek 018 built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch RD over Ross Fork Creek 018 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Birch RD over Ross Fork Creek 018 carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Birch RD over Ross Fork Creek 018?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Birch RD over Ross Fork Creek 018?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.