US Bridges

S Ferndale DR over Swan River 102

Fair

Lake County, Montana · 2M SE Ferndale · Structure no. L24630000+06001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Ferndale DR over Swan River 102 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Ferndale DR over Swan River 102 in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS Ferndale DR
CrossesSwan River 102
Location2M SE Ferndale
RouteCounty Highway 24625
StateMontana
Coordinates48.03332, -113.97594
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Ferndale DR over Swan River 102 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Ferndale DR over Swan River 102 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does S Ferndale DR over Swan River 102 carry?

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

How long is S Ferndale DR over Swan River 102?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S Ferndale DR over Swan River 102?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.