Fdr 119 over Sheep Creek
FairMeagher County, Montana · 3.8 MI West US89/119 JCT · Structure no. 011507000000001
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 119 over Sheep Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 119 over Sheep Creek in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 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 Fdr 119 over Sheep Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 119 over Sheep Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 119 over Sheep Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fdr 119 over Sheep Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 119 over Sheep Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.