US Bridges

472 Burnt Dutch RD over South Fork Yaak River

Fair

Lincoln County, Montana · JCT 472 & 68 · Structure no. 011404000000164

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

472 Burnt Dutch RD over South Fork Yaak River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 472 Burnt Dutch RD over South Fork Yaak River in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Carries472 Burnt Dutch RD
CrossesSouth Fork Yaak River
LocationJCT 472 & 68
RouteFederal Lands Road 472
StateMontana
Coordinates48.7609, -115.65522
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1995)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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 472 Burnt Dutch RD over South Fork Yaak River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 472 Burnt Dutch RD over South Fork Yaak River 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 472 Burnt Dutch RD over South Fork Yaak River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is 472 Burnt Dutch RD over South Fork Yaak River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 472 Burnt Dutch RD over South Fork Yaak River?

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