Tobacco RD over Tobacco River 144
FairLincoln County, Montana · SE Edge Eureka · Structure no. M27040000+00201
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,066
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tobacco RD over Tobacco River 144 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tobacco RD over Tobacco River 144 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 5 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 2,066 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tobacco RD over Tobacco River 144 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tobacco RD over Tobacco River 144 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 2024.
How much traffic does Tobacco RD over Tobacco River 144 carry?
About 2,066 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Tobacco RD over Tobacco River 144?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Tobacco RD over Tobacco River 144?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.