US Bridges

Williams RD over No Name Ditch 053

FairPosted for load

Pondera County, Montana · Williams · Structure no. L37001003+01001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams RD over No Name Ditch 053 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williams RD over No Name Ditch 053 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams RD
CrossesNo Name Ditch 053
LocationWilliams
RouteCounty Highway 37001
CountyPondera County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.27879, -112.11813
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2023)
Projected traffic56 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 Williams RD over No Name Ditch 053 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams RD over No Name Ditch 053 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Williams RD over No Name Ditch 053 carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Williams RD over No Name Ditch 053?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Williams RD over No Name Ditch 053?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.