524 Meadow Cr. Rd. over N F Meadow CR
PoorLincoln County, Montana · .1 Mile Past JCT 5961 · Structure no. 011404000000168
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
524 Meadow Cr. Rd. over N F Meadow CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 524 Meadow Cr. Rd. over N F Meadow CR 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 524 Meadow Cr. Rd. over N F Meadow CR built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is 524 Meadow Cr. Rd. over N F Meadow CR 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 524 Meadow Cr. Rd. over N F Meadow CR carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is 524 Meadow Cr. Rd. over N F Meadow CR?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns 524 Meadow Cr. Rd. over N F Meadow CR?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.