Finley CR RD over Placid CR
PoorMissoula County, Montana · Finley CR · Structure no. 011606000000180
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Finley CR RD over Placid CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Finley CR RD over Placid CR in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 15 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Finley CR RD over Placid CR built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Finley CR RD over Placid CR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Finley CR RD over Placid CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Finley CR RD over Placid CR?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Finley CR RD over Placid CR?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.