US Bridges

NF-6639 RD over Boulder River 041

Poor

Park County, Montana · 35M S Springdale · Structure no. L34210004+06001

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NF-6639 RD over Boulder River 041 is a steel truss - thru carrying NF-6639 RD over Boulder River 041 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNF-6639 RD
CrossesBoulder River 041
Location35M S Springdale
RouteCounty Highway 34210
StateMontana
Coordinates45.28823, -110.24156
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2023)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NF-6639 RD over Boulder River 041 built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is NF-6639 RD over Boulder River 041 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 NF-6639 RD over Boulder River 041 carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is NF-6639 RD over Boulder River 041?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns NF-6639 RD over Boulder River 041?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.