US Bridges

RD 763 over Fisher River

Fair

Lincoln County, Montana · Fisher River · Structure no. 011406000000170

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

RD 763 over Fisher River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 763 over Fisher River in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRD 763
CrossesFisher River
LocationFisher River
RouteFederal Lands Road 763
StateMontana
Coordinates48.24188, -115.28977
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (—)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 763 over Fisher River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 763 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RD 763 over Fisher River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is RD 763 over Fisher River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RD 763 over Fisher River?

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