US Bridges

6127 Conn-Mule Rd. over 17 Mile CR

Good

Lincoln County, Montana · .1 from JCT 471 · Structure no. 011404000000254

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

6127 Conn-Mule Rd. over 17 Mile CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6127 Conn-Mule Rd. over 17 Mile CR in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Carries6127 Conn-Mule Rd.
Crosses17 Mile CR
Location.1 from JCT 471
RouteFederal Lands Road 14705
StateMontana
Coordinates48.67639, -115.81871
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1995)
Projected traffic15 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 6127 Conn-Mule Rd. over 17 Mile CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6127 Conn-Mule Rd. over 17 Mile CR 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does 6127 Conn-Mule Rd. over 17 Mile CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is 6127 Conn-Mule Rd. over 17 Mile CR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 6127 Conn-Mule Rd. over 17 Mile CR?

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