RD 889 over Ward Creek
FairMineral County, Montana · Ward CR · Structure no. 011607000000165
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
RD 889 over Ward Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 889 over Ward Creek in Mineral County, Montana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 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 | 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 RD 889 over Ward Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 889 over Ward 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does RD 889 over Ward Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is RD 889 over Ward Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns RD 889 over Ward Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.