4402 Southside Rd. over Ruby Creek
GoodLincoln County, Montana · Just Past JCT With 4477 · Structure no. 011404000000131
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 1994 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
4402 Southside Rd. over Ruby Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4402 Southside Rd. over Ruby Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 8 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4402 Southside Rd. over Ruby Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is 4402 Southside Rd. over Ruby Creek 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 4402 Southside Rd. over Ruby Creek carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is 4402 Southside Rd. over Ruby Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns 4402 Southside Rd. over Ruby Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.