US Bridges

Red Barn RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 064

PoorPosted for load

Lake County, Montana · 8M NE Hot Springs · Structure no. L24086000+02001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Barn RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 064 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Barn RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 064 in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 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: 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRed Barn RD
CrossesLittle Bitterroot Rv 064
Location8M NE Hot Springs
RouteCounty Highway 24106
StateMontana
Coordinates47.65953, -114.57994
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Red Barn RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 064 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Red Barn RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 064 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Red Barn RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 064 carry?

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

How long is Red Barn RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 064?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Red Barn RD over Little Bitterroot Rv 064?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.