Fish CR RD over W Fk Fish Creek
PoorMineral County, Montana · Fish CR Lolo CR · Structure no. 011604000000209
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fish CR RD over W Fk Fish Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fish CR RD over W Fk Fish Creek in Mineral County, Montana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fish CR RD over W Fk Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fish CR RD over W Fk Fish Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Fish CR RD over W Fk Fish Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fish CR RD over W Fk Fish Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Fish CR RD over W Fk Fish Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.