US Bridges

Yaak 92 over West Fork Yaak River

Good

Lincoln County, Montana · Just Before JCT With 276 · Structure no. 011404000000040

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Yaak 92 over West Fork Yaak River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yaak 92 over West Fork Yaak River in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesYaak 92
CrossesWest Fork Yaak River
LocationJust Before JCT With 276
RouteFederal Lands Road 92
StateMontana
Coordinates48.93027, -115.66988
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (1994)
Projected traffic148 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 Yaak 92 over West Fork Yaak River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yaak 92 over West Fork Yaak River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Yaak 92 over West Fork Yaak River carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Yaak 92 over West Fork Yaak River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Yaak 92 over West Fork Yaak River?

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