Weldon RD over Shade Creek 019
FairMcCone County, Montana · 23M W Vida · Structure no. L28202016+01001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Weldon RD over Shade Creek 019 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weldon RD over Shade Creek 019 in McCone County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Weldon RD over Shade Creek 019 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Weldon RD over Shade Creek 019 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Weldon RD over Shade Creek 019 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Weldon RD over Shade Creek 019?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Weldon RD over Shade Creek 019?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.