RD 36 over Wolf CR
PoorLincoln County, Montana · Wolf Creek MP 2.6 · Structure no. 011406000000245
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
RD 36 over Wolf CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 36 over Wolf CR in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 36 over Wolf CR built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 36 over Wolf 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RD 36 over Wolf CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is RD 36 over Wolf CR?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns RD 36 over Wolf CR?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).