Clear Range RD over Smith River 014
FairMeagher County, Montana · Camp Baker · Structure no. L30015001+01001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clear Range RD over Smith River 014 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Clear Range RD over Smith River 014 in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 49 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clear Range RD over Smith River 014 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Clear Range RD over Smith River 014 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Clear Range RD over Smith River 014 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Clear Range RD over Smith River 014?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Clear Range RD over Smith River 014?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.