US Bridges

Ford RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 072

GoodPosted for load

Lake County, Montana · 3M SE Polson · Structure no. 000000000003332

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 072 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ford RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 072 in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFord RD
CrossesPablo Feeder Canal 072
Location3M SE Polson
RouteCounty Highway 24227
CountyLake County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.66006, -114.11092
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ford RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 072 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 072 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ford RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 072 carry?

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

How long is Ford RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 072?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ford RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 072?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.