Silver Butte RD over Fisher River 075
GoodPosted for loadLincoln County, Montana · 18M SE Libby · Structure no. L27311000+01001
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silver Butte RD over Fisher River 075 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silver Butte RD over Fisher River 075 in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Silver Butte RD over Fisher River 075 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silver Butte RD over Fisher River 075 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Silver Butte RD over Fisher River 075 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Silver Butte RD over Fisher River 075?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Silver Butte RD over Fisher River 075?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.