US Bridges

Dry Fork RD over Dry Fk Marias 051

Good

Pondera County, Montana · 4M NW Conrad · Structure no. L37001011+07001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Fork RD over Dry Fk Marias 051 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dry Fork RD over Dry Fk Marias 051 in Pondera County, Montana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDry Fork RD
CrossesDry Fk Marias 051
Location4M NW Conrad
RouteCounty Highway 37001
StateMontana
Coordinates48.22101, -112.00551
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Dry Fork RD over Dry Fk Marias 051 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Fork RD over Dry Fk Marias 051 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Fork RD over Dry Fk Marias 051 carry?

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

How long is Dry Fork RD over Dry Fk Marias 051?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Fork RD over Dry Fk Marias 051?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.