6761 over Fisher River
FairLincoln County, Montana · Houghton Creek · Structure no. 011405000001091
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1996 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
6761 over Fisher River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6761 over Fisher River in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6761 over Fisher River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6761 over Fisher 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 2022.
How much traffic does 6761 over Fisher River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is 6761 over Fisher River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns 6761 over Fisher River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).