US Bridges

RD 257 over Pleasant Valley Fisher

Good

Lincoln County, Montana · MP 3.2 on 257/LARSON Res · Structure no. 011406000000135

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

RD 257 over Pleasant Valley Fisher is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 257 over Pleasant Valley Fisher in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRD 257
CrossesPleasant Valley Fisher
LocationMP 3.2 on 257/LARSON Res
RouteFederal Lands Road 257
StateMontana
Coordinates48.11943, -115.13329
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (—)
Projected traffic60 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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 257 over Pleasant Valley Fisher built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 257 over Pleasant Valley Fisher 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 2022.

How much traffic does RD 257 over Pleasant Valley Fisher carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is RD 257 over Pleasant Valley Fisher?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns RD 257 over Pleasant Valley Fisher?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).