US Bridges

Mcdonald Lake RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 077

Good

Lake County, Montana · 7M NE ST Ignatius · Structure no. L24352003+09001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald Lake RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 077 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdonald Lake RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 077 in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMcdonald Lake RD
CrossesPablo Feeder Canal 077
Location7M NE ST Ignatius
RouteCounty Highway 24454
StateMontana
Coordinates47.41347, -114.01741
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 Mcdonald Lake RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 077 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonald Lake RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 077 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdonald Lake RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 077 carry?

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

How long is Mcdonald Lake RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 077?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonald Lake RD over Pablo Feeder Canal 077?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.