US Bridges

Martinsdale Reserv over Martinsdale Reservoir Ca

Fair

Meagher County, Montana · SE Martinsdale · Structure no. 000000000007033

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Martinsdale Reserv over Martinsdale Reservoir Ca is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Martinsdale Reserv over Martinsdale Reservoir Ca in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMartinsdale Reserv
CrossesMartinsdale Reservoir Ca
LocationSE Martinsdale
RouteState Lands Road 30129
StateMontana
Coordinates46.45414, -110.30739
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Martinsdale Reserv over Martinsdale Reservoir Ca built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martinsdale Reserv over Martinsdale Reservoir Ca 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Martinsdale Reserv over Martinsdale Reservoir Ca carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Martinsdale Reserv over Martinsdale Reservoir Ca?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Martinsdale Reserv over Martinsdale Reservoir Ca?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.