US Bridges

Pinkham Tenmile RD over Pinkham CR

Fair

Lincoln County, Montana · Pinkham CR · Structure no. 011401000000175

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Pinkham Tenmile RD over Pinkham CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pinkham Tenmile RD over Pinkham CR in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesPinkham Tenmile RD
CrossesPinkham CR
LocationPinkham CR
RouteFederal Lands Road 856
StateMontana
Coordinates48.73481, -115.07064
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinkham Tenmile RD over Pinkham CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinkham Tenmile RD over Pinkham CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pinkham Tenmile RD over Pinkham CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Pinkham Tenmile RD over Pinkham CR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Pinkham Tenmile RD over Pinkham CR?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.