US Bridges

Messenger Road over No Name Ditch 074

Good

Pondera County, Montana · Williams · Structure no. 000000202303963

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Messenger Road over No Name Ditch 074 is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Messenger Road over No Name Ditch 074 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMessenger Road
CrossesNo Name Ditch 074
LocationWilliams
RouteCounty Highway 37015
CountyPondera County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.27493, -112.12062
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2023)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Messenger Road over No Name Ditch 074 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Messenger Road over No Name Ditch 074 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Messenger Road over No Name Ditch 074 carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Messenger Road over No Name Ditch 074?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Messenger Road over No Name Ditch 074?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.