NFSR 495 over Telegraph Creek
PoorLewis and Clark County, Montana · Telegraph-Telegraph · Structure no. 011202000000045
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2003 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 495 over Telegraph Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 495 over Telegraph Creek in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NFSR 495 over Telegraph Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 495 over Telegraph Creek 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 NFSR 495 over Telegraph Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is NFSR 495 over Telegraph Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 495 over Telegraph Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.