US Bridges

6035 Solo Joe Rd. over E F Yaak

Fair

Lincoln County, Montana · 0.1 Mile from JCT With 92 · Structure no. 011404000000102

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

6035 Solo Joe Rd. over E F Yaak is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6035 Solo Joe Rd. over E F Yaak in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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Carries6035 Solo Joe Rd.
CrossesE F Yaak
Location0.1 Mile from JCT With 92
RouteFederal Lands Road 6035
CountyLincoln County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.94877, -115.53312
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1994)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 6035 Solo Joe Rd. over E F Yaak built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6035 Solo Joe Rd. over E F Yaak 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 6035 Solo Joe Rd. over E F Yaak carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is 6035 Solo Joe Rd. over E F Yaak?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 6035 Solo Joe Rd. over E F Yaak?

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