US Bridges

RD 36 over Bn Railroad

Fair

Lincoln County, Montana · Wolf Creek MP 24.3 · Structure no. 011406000001085

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

RD 36 over Bn Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 36 over Bn Railroad in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2045. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesRD 36
CrossesBn Railroad
LocationWolf Creek MP 24.3
RouteFederal Lands Road 36
StateMontana
Coordinates48.40986, -114.91074
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (—)
Projected traffic148 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 36 over Bn Railroad built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 36 over Bn Railroad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RD 36 over Bn Railroad carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is RD 36 over Bn Railroad?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD 36 over Bn Railroad?

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