Turah RD over Clark Fork 103
PoorMissoula County, Montana · 4M SE Bonner · Structure no. L32210001+00801
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 287 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turah RD over Clark Fork 103 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turah RD over Clark Fork 103 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Turah RD over Clark Fork 103 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turah RD over Clark Fork 103 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Turah RD over Clark Fork 103 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Turah RD over Clark Fork 103?
The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Turah RD over Clark Fork 103?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.