US 89 FH 32 over North Fork Smith River
FairMeagher County, Montana · 2M NE White Sulphur Spr · Structure no. P00060000+04351
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 607
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 89 FH 32 over North Fork Smith River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 89 FH 32 over North Fork Smith River in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 607 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 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 | 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 US 89 FH 32 over North Fork Smith River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 89 FH 32 over North Fork Smith River 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 89 FH 32 over North Fork Smith River carry?
About 607 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 89 FH 32 over North Fork Smith River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 89 FH 32 over North Fork Smith River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.