Upper Ford RD over E Fork Yaak River 151
PoorLincoln County, Montana · 13M NE Yaak · Structure no. L27417004+03001
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Ford RD over E Fork Yaak River 151 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Ford RD over E Fork Yaak River 151 in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Ford RD over E Fork Yaak River 151 built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Ford RD over E Fork Yaak River 151 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Ford RD over E Fork Yaak River 151 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Upper Ford RD over E Fork Yaak River 151?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Ford RD over E Fork Yaak River 151?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.