68 S.Fork Yaak RD over South Fork Yaak River
PoorLincoln County, Montana · Just Past JCT With 746 · Structure no. 011404000000021
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 1994 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
68 S.Fork Yaak RD over South Fork Yaak River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 68 S.Fork Yaak RD over South Fork Yaak River in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 1998. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 68 S.Fork Yaak RD over South Fork Yaak River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is 68 S.Fork Yaak RD over South Fork Yaak River 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 68 S.Fork Yaak RD over South Fork Yaak River carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is 68 S.Fork Yaak RD over South Fork Yaak River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 68 S.Fork Yaak RD over South Fork Yaak River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.