Stage RD over Spring Coulee 024
PoorPosted for loadPhillips County, Montana · 20M S Dodson · Structure no. L36201018+06001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stage RD over Spring Coulee 024 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stage RD over Spring Coulee 024 in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stage RD over Spring Coulee 024 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stage RD over Spring Coulee 024 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Stage RD over Spring Coulee 024 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Stage RD over Spring Coulee 024?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Stage RD over Spring Coulee 024?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.